POSITION TITLE: Tier II Para-Professional (Special Education)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Special Services Administrator and Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges
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Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education and passed the Praxis Parapro exam
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Must maintain a para-professional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year
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Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current
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Record of good attendance on the job
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Clear criminal history record
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
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Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
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Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
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Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor.
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Promote a positive professional image.
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Duties include but not limited to:
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Assist students in transitions and classroom work.
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Monitor academic and behavioral needs.
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Personal care and hygiene.
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Support communication skills.
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Support Special Education Teacher Directives.
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Document collected data.
