Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 275449

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Reports to: Designated special education teacher; however, the specific responsibilities may be assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma. (Two years post-secondary education preferred.)

• DPI certification as Special Education Program Aide   

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of students within the least restrictive environment.  

• Demonstrate the ability to work with children in the least restrictive environment.    

• Must be able to work as a team with educational staff.  

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and housekeeping procedures and good personal hygiene habits.  

• Must be able to work and organize in a timely manner.  

• Must be able to bend and twist and lift supplies, equipment and students weighing 50 pounds.

• Must have the stamina and ability to work and stand for long periods of time.

• Must have or be willing to have the necessary training to service assigned students. Training may be basic behavioral and health needs.

• Must maintain required training to meet behavioral and health needs of students as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:  

• Serve as behavioral and academic supervisor of special education.

• Provides academic, behavioral and life instruction to special education students.

• Provides support to students maintaining the least restrictive environment(s).

• Assist students with self-care.

• Complete clerical duties and maintenance of classroom records as assigned by the special education teacher.

• Work under the supervision of the teacher to assist in preparation of classroom for specific learning experiences.

• Provide physical and medical support according to, but not limited to, the IEP plan.  This may include: Lifting and/or positioning, tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning, and other procedures deemed necessary.

• Attendance at meetings and trainings like Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR/AED and others as assigned. 

Performance Evaluation:  Performance will be evaluated annually, prior to the end of third quarter, by an administrator with input from the supervising teacher(s).

Employment: Nine Month