OVERVIEW
To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans;
to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals
- Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in stressful situations
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work / homework and / or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
- Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom
- Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
- Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
- Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
- Perform and provide support tasks in accordance with district procedures as required based on student need, including but not limited to :
- Behavior management techniques where elopement behavior both on and off campus happens on a regular basis
- District identified behavior management strategies (A.S.P.E.N.)
- Physical interventions to remediate severe emotional and behavior dysregulation when the students presents as a danger to self or others
- Transfers and / or lifts for non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
- Tube feeding
- Diapering (may require use of Hoyer hydraulic lift)
- Seizure intervention
- Aerosol generating procedures
- Frequently required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and / or physical limitations (i.
e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
- Accompany students as they transition across campus
- Monitor individual and / or small student groups in classroom and / or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment;
facilitate social peer interactions
- Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
- Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
- Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials
- Participate in various meetings to share information and / or improve one’s skills and / or knowledge
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- May lift, pull, push or carry
- May stand for a prolonged period of time
- May move light weight furniture
- May be exposed to outdoor elements
- May require strength to push / pull 30-35 lbs
- May require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficulties
- Physical demands may require assistance from other personnel
SUPERVISION
Classroom Teacher
Site Administrator
Certified Specialists
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.