Forestview Special Educational Assistant ASD

Position Summary

The ASD Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives, and adaptations in the individual education plans of special needs students in various settings.

Essential Functions

• Carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student's individual education plan.
• Aid students in individual and group settings, whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting.
• Provide specialized instruction, interventions, and accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
• Team with the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to deliver classroom instruction.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
• Support students in developing self-help and independent living skills, including dressing, toileting, eating, using assistive devices, and participating in Developmentally Adaptive Physical Education activities.
• Supervise and assist with student behavior during lunch, time-outs, recess, field trips, and emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and develop effective working relationships with students.
• Collaborate with Special Education Teachers, Classroom teachers, and related service providers to ensure student safety and success.
• Participate in assigned professional development.
• Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
• Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
• Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
• Participate in assigned professional development.
• Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
• Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
• Monitor student progress on assigned tasks.
• Follow school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.

Qualifications

• Meet highly-qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two-year associate degree, 60 college credits, para-pro or para e-link certification).
• Have experience working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or mild behavioral needs.
• Be certified in Handle with Care Training within three months of being hired and maintain certification during employment.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
• Be flexible based on program and student needs.
• Be able to assist students in individual or group settings, whether in the resource room or inclusive education setting, as well as in the community as a job coach.
• Be able to implement and follow through on specific therapies and programs for an individual as prescribed by the individual education plan, including lifting, transferring, positioning, assisting with daily living activities, and handling restrictive procedures when necessary.
• Be able to collect data on student progress as defined in the Individual Education Plan.
• Be able to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations.
• Be able to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Be able to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Be able to interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.