Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional - Buchtel CLC SAIL

Essential Functions

• Maintains a schedule determined by the Principal
• Responsible to the principal, coordinator of support staff, and the director of special education
• Takes direction from the principal and classroom teacher
• Escorts children in and out of the building in the morning, afternoon, and at recess
• Escorts children to and from mode of transportation and waits for their arrival and departure
• Aids in toileting, diapering, changing clothing, changing pull-ups, and student personal hygiene as needed
• Maintains cleanliness and availability of equipment and supplies used by the student
• Aids in implementing all therapy plans (PT, OT, SLH)
• Aids in lunchroom with feeding and supervision of pupils
• Aids in transferring and positioning pupils in different seating/standing equipment
• Aids in emergency situations
• Aids in restraining students using proper Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment
• Aids in supervising students in the lunchroom and at recess
• Aids in distributing materials
• Aids in keeping bulletin boards neat and attractive
• Aids in emergency situations
• Aids in arranging work centers as needed
• Aids the special education student(s) in art, gym, music, and regular education classes
• Aids in collecting and maintaining data, including but not limited to behavioral, academic, and self-care
• Prepares and/or duplicates materials
• Prepares work sheets and other educational material for student use
• Aids the class in the teacher's absence for short periods of time
• Provides individual and small group instruction under direct supervision of the teacher
• Aids in collecting attendance, breakfast and lunch information
• Aids students in operation of classroom computers and other media equipment
• Aids students in completing assigned work
• Aids the teacher in making school related telephone calls when instructed by teacher
• Aids with handling other pertinent activities as directed by the teacher or principal

Conditions

• Copy machine
• Orthopedic equipment such as wheelchairs, stationary chairs, braces, lifts, etc.
• Laminator
• Ellison machine
• Computer and peripherals
• VCR/TV/DVD Equipment
• Used to meet medical needs of student such as Brailler, Assistive Listening Devices, Augmentative Communication Devices, PT/OT equipment
• Other equipment used in classroom instruction and in conjunction with handicaps of students
• Frequently required to lift students in and out of equipment, carry, push, and pull students in orthopedic equipment
• Frequent exposure to body fluids, blood, and tissue
• Frequent and regular requirement to lift, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop
• Frequently required to restrain unruly children

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• New federal legislation requires that paraprofessionals meet ONE of THREE criteria to become Highly Qualified:
• Complete at least two years of study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 Semester or 72 Quarter Hours)
• An Associate (or higher) Degree from an Accredited Institutuion of Higher Education
• Pass the Test for Paraprofessionals
• Satisfactory BCII and FBI background checks
• Must have three references (professional)
• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of restraining students and lifting
• Must comply with state and federal guidelines for instructional assistants