Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant Especially Kidz

Instructional Assistant 35 hours per week plus benefits ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Assist in the special education students' daily education plan program including development and implementation of instructional program Regularly lift students up to 40 lbs. individually and /or push students in wheelchairs over 100 lbs.

Understand and report upon the medical needs of students, including constant use of universal precautions Assist with behavior management, therapy, and communication programs and techniques as directed by the supervisor(s) Feed students or help students feed themselves Assists students with toileting (including changing diapers), self-care, range of motion, and comfort tasks Manage required forms, records, and daily logs with accurate documentation of student performance Helps students master instructional equipment and materials assigned by the teacher Attends professional development and implements new practices successfully Assist with loading and unloading of students on the busses Provide sanitation of room and equipment, including items used by students Maintain satisfactory attendance Is well organized, responsible, flexible, has a strong work ethic, and takes responsibility Demonstrates good communication skills Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum Requirement: High school diploma AND: Must be highly qualified by meeting one of the criteria listed below: Two years of college experience (transcripts required) Two-year college degree Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Pass the Para.

Pathways Assessments within the first year of employment One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children Passed annual school-level evaluations Completed LEA required professional development modules/training