SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the guidance of site administration and a certificated teacher(s), works with individual and/or small groups of students in the supervision and instruction of students in the general education classroom, in a self-contained classroom, or the community; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; follow educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and assisting student(s) by providing for special health care needs. Employees in this job classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; concepts of grammar and punctuation; reading fluency and comprehension, age appropriate activities; health and safety standards; oral and written communication skills, using correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and math.

SKILL IN

Perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; adhere to safety practices; operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; maintain and protect sensitive confidential information encountered in the course of work; display knowledge of principles and practices of general child behavior intervention techniques; display knowledge of federal and state laws, school district regulations, procedures, and practices related to general and special education; display knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including the filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduation or equivalent; and
• Be able to become and maintain CPR and CPI certified; and
• Be “Highly Qualified” by meeting one of the following criteria; and
• Associates Degree
• 48 College/University Credits
• A Passing Score on the Para-Professional Assessment.
  Some experience providing academic and physical assistance to special students is preferred.
  A Licensed CNA would meet the experience and training necessary.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/INTELLECTUAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical and mental/intellectual requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Those requirements include:Strength, dexterity, and coordination to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.Sedentary to heavy exertion of force involving 10-25 pounds frequently with up to 50 pounds occasionally.May involve negligible up to significant stand/walk/push/pull/carry. May involve climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities.Mobility to work in a typical classroom setting and use standard classroom equipment.The ability to interact professionally, communicates effectively, and exchange information accurately with all internal and external members of the school community.
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- In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.Applicants and incumbents are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of the supervising teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of reviewing and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Promotes good student habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
• Under the supervision of assigned teacher, reviews and revises instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring student’s success.
• Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task time, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders (including approved physical restrain techniques) or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students’ daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, directs parents to teacher for any communication regarding students for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Administers basic first aid, medical assistance, escorts students to health care professionals for medication specialized physical health care services as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. seizures, toileting, self-help, hygiene, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting health care needs as defined by the IEP.
• Assists medically fragile or other students with a disability (e.g. in/out of wheelchair, positing students, toilet training, diapering, bathing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.
• As requested, attends meetings and in-service training (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in finding supports appropriate to aid students for the purpose of finding a path to independence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.