Life Skills Paraprofessional

RENSSELAER CENTRAL SCHOOLS CORPORATION JOB SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS Position: Instructional Aide

• Life Skills Reports to: Classroom Teacher and Building Principal Basic Function: Assist certified staff to perform instructional and support tasks related to the students' educational development within the total school environment Typical Work: Carry out instructional activities assigned by the teacher Assist students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts Collect and record instructional and behavioral data, predetermined by the teacher Implement both individual and classroom wide behavior management plans (possibly to include restraint and/or exclusionary time-out), as stipulated by the teacher Provide assistance to students with personal care, eating, dressing and toileting needs, including diaper changing, as necessary and determined by the teacher Lift and maneuver children and/or equipment. Provide support, assistance and modifications to students in inclusion settings, as defined by special and general education teachers Provide instructional and supervisory assistance to teacher during community-based instruction Assist students with the use of assistive devices including switches, computer software, and communication books/devices, as designated by the teacher and specific IEP requirements Assist the teacher in obtaining, constructing and developing materials Regular on-time attendance Performs related duties as assigned by the teacher or principal Qualifications: High School Diploma Experience working with children or adults who have special needs, preferred Ability to work and interact with students with significant mental and physical disabilities Ability to demonstrate patience while working with students Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work as a team Able and expected to attend work as scheduled Able to model appropriate professional behavior