Para 1, ESE

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Affords assistance to the teacher with transported students in getting them on and off the bus safely at the school site.
• Affords assistance to students in any personal hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, laundering, bathing, and dressing) as directed by the teacher.
• Lifts/carries/positions students in the classroom, in therapy, and in other areas, as trained.
• Prepares meals, including blending, chopping, etc., of food and feeds students, as needed as directed by the teacher.
• Affords assistance with first aid, as needed.
• Affords assistance with the use of medical equipment and implementation of procedures needed by students (e.g., tube feeding, catheterizations, etc.) as trained.
• Provides for the care, well-being and supervision of students with disabilities under the direction of the teacher.
• Positions students in and out of wheelchairs and other medical equipment, as trained.
• Reports all necessary student information to teachers.
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional communication among students, staff and parents, as applicable, per the direction of the instructor under the direction of the teacher.
• Affords assistance with the implementation of the classroom management system under the direction of the teacher.
• Affords assistance with the implementation and use of sign language or augmented communication systems related to the student's communication needs under the direction of the teacher.
• Implements instructional activities such as reading out loud, small group subject lessons, art activities, music activities, cooking, etc. under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the student under the direction of the teacher.
• Affords assistance with community-based instruction and training, both on and off campus under the direction of the teacher.
• Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom, lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Participates in parent involvement activities that may include conferences under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. A bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field preferred. Valid Florida Driver’s License. CPR certification required. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.