Special Education Paraprofessional

R eports 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. This is a part time position Pay rate- $18.00/hour 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