Special Education Paraprofessional - PK-12 needed

Position Type:Support Staff/Special Education AssistantDate Posted:5/23/2024Location:Hayden School DistrictJOB GOAL:Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students with significant support needs, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided may vary based on Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment. Assist student in developing functional life skills and in maintaining personal health and hygiene functions; assist students to and from classes and bus stop.REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Licensed Teacher; Special Education TeacherEVALUATOR:Building PrincipalQUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalencyCertified as a substitute preferredWill operate under direct supervision of teacher and/or administratorExperience is a school setting and/or educational training preferred but not requiredCPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training preferred; may be required to obtain during employment for some positions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small, and large group settings; reinforce lessons initiated by classroom teacher - follow up on teacher's lesson plansAssist in facilitating the execution of the Individualized Educational Plans for studentsAdministering, scoring, and/or recording assessment informationProgress monitoring studentsImplement approved modifications and/or accommodations of the curriculumAssist special needs students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs, and personal hygieneSanitize, disinfect and clean learning environment and general work area of all bodily fluidsFacilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternative communication systemsImplement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on physical progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP)Assist in monitoring student healthCollaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic and behavioral issues and observationsProvide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learningAssist licensed staff by helping with data collection, updating records, and documentation while helping maintain student files and class recordsMaintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); maintain confidentialityBus and classroom duty - assist drivers, teachers, students with adaptive equipment, monitoring physical welfare of student(s) as assignedEscorting students to library, computer room, resource room, lunchroom, etc.May supervise student behavior during daily activities - playground, lunchroom, study hall, field trips, etcAttend appropriate building meetings, in-services, school functions, and/or trainingsMaintain a good work record/punctualityPerform other duties as assignedTERMS of EMPLOYMENT;Length of Contract Based on student contact days (no additional days)Length of Day 7.5 hours with 30 minute lunchREQUIREMENTS;Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skillsAbility to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structureAbility to work effectively and cooperatively in a team settingAbility to assist in supporting classroom management systems and reinforcing systemsSitting, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.