24-25 - Memorial - Medically Fragile SEA (0.469)/SEA (0.4685) - 0.9375 FTE (37.5 hpw)

Essential Duties

Work with a wide range of students with health, physical, emotional, intellectual, and / or behavioral disabilities

Student support needs could include g-tube or oral feedings, diapering, bathroom assistance, mobility training including use of adaptive equipment, mobility, positioning, wheelchair / ambulation assistance, and other medical procedures as prescribed

Under the direction of the teacher, provide instructional support to students in specialized and inclusive learning environments and at community-based sites

Under the direction of a teacher, assist students individually and in small groups with specialized programming

Monitor and support student behavior consistent with strategies outlined in the behavioral educational plan (BEP)

Support social skills development

Be familiar with restorative practices in regards to conflict resolution

Provide physical assistance (proximity or direct support) in transporting students between classrooms and other learning environments

Assist trained personnel with loading and unloading students from vehicles

Accompany and support students on school related outings

Help staff with student’s adaptive / self-care needs throughout the day as needed

Maintain health records and follow established health plans and health protocols specifically related to student’s complex health needs, including daily charting and data collection, (i.

e. charting seizure activity)

Other duties as assigned when student is not in attendance (i.e. supervise lunchrooms, recess, playground, and hallways)

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong communication skills (with staff) in order to relay changing health status of student that occurs during the day with health office or school-based staff

Ability to implement the prescribed health plan designed by the health team

Ability to implement recommendations from occupational and physical therapists concerning positioning, feeding, bathrooming, mobility, transferring, etc.

Ability to consistently follow appropriate hygiene practices as outlined in MMSD Health Policies and student’s care plan

Ability to monitor and respond to student behavior as outlined in the student’s behavior education plan (BEP)

Ability to maintain student confidentiality

Ability to communicate effectively with students who are non-verbal or unintelligible, culturally-diverse students, health services staff and community partners in a professional and timely manner

Ability to push and maintain control of a student’s manual (non-motorized) wheelchair

Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb stairs, bend, reach, extend, and kneel within the context of performing job duties

Follow all MMSD District and Health Services Guidelines and emergency protocols for students

Recognize one’s implicit bias’ and own a commitment to MMSD and Health services equity vision, anti-racism knowledge and practice improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Desire to work with students who have complex health needs

Must have experience working with children

AHA BLS CPR / AED for HCP Certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire and maintained on an annual basis

Experience working cross-culturally and / or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference / diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)

Candidates must have a high school diploma and have completed the MMSD Medically Fragile SEA Training

Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits

Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children; may apply during / after offer and cost is covered by the District

Desired Qualifications

Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school

Fluency in Spanish and English