Ex Ed Educational Assistant - Ancillary Attendant

Responsibilities

• Provides educational assistance to students with disabilities
• Aids in preparing, modifying, and utilizing instructional materials to meet individual needs of students
• Aids in the development and implementation of Individual Education Program for each student
• Aids in the data collection and progress monitoring of student’s physical, communication, social/emotional, and educational levels of development
• Uses special educational strategies and techniques to address students’ academic needs
• Provides physical assistance, including but not limited to toileting, positioning, lifting, carrying, feeding, personal hygiene, or other assistance as determined by specific student needs
• Oversees, monitors, or covers classes during the short term absence of the teacher
• Aids in instructional and assistive technology preparation and use
• Aids in data collection and progress monitoring used to evaluate student performance and skill levels
• Fulfills clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions
• Responds appropriately to students’ inappropriate behavior(s)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic technology skills required
• General office/clerical experience required
• One of the following qualifications before reporting to work: 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; an Associate’s degree or higher; passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam
• One year of experience working with students with disabilities preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills to support the PreK-12 general curriculum
• Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies
• Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students who have a variety of disabilities