- Current, valid LPN or RN certification
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents
- Ability to maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual
Special Education Teacher
To oversee the medical needs for students in self-contained classes, monitor the daily needs of medically fragile students, assist with carrying out goals in students’ Instructionally Appropriate Individual Educational Plans, and keep documentation of medication administered.
Assesses and provides for the basic and critical needs of ERC and CDC students with life-threatening medical conditions requiring ongoing physical assessment, nursing treatments, and medication administration
Provides invasive care within scope of practice (e.g., g-tube feedings, central line, tracheostomy and pulmonary treatments, hygiene and body function needs such as toileting, diapering, and colostomy care, and lice checks)
Assists the special education teacher, consistent with IEP goals, in lesson plan preparation for small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; communication with staff, in a variety of settings
Provides assistance and attends to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: catheterization, changing diapers, toileting
Stabilizes the use of equipment to help students to sit, stand, and stoop; attends to student’s needs, and provides instruction
This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 20 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
Normal working environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the principal so assigned.
