POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate academic, physical and/or social support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks.
- With guidance from teachers, reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
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Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. getting on/off bus, taking off/putting on outerwear, carrying lunch trays, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
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Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheel chair to desk chair.
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On a frequent, routine basis report student performance, especially changes in performance, to the special education case manager.
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As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
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Collect student related data as directed.
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Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
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Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Principal, or Process Coordinator
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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High school diploma or GED
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At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
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Previous experience working with children is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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9 month position
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Reports to Director of Special Education and Building Principal
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Non-exempt
