Paraeducator

About the role

With supervision, assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with the development and implementation of classroom instruction including curricular programs, data collection and the creation of instructional materials.
• Assists teacher in developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs.
• Assists students in performance of personal hygiene tasks and toileting.
• Supervises student activities, including getting into the pool when necessary.
• Assists students with travel skills and concept development.
• Programs and uses augmentative communication devices.
• Uses and assists students with use of computers and iPads.
• Provides vocational job coaching.
• Uses sign language and Braille as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with G-tube feeding when necessary.
• Works in multiple indoor and outdoor environments around and off campus, with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree, 48 college credits, or a ParaPro Assessment. Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of special education classroom principles and practices, and their application to the instruction of students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments including blindness preferred.
• Experience instructing students with severe and profound disabilities, or students with emotional disorders and use of behavior management strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of child development and visual impairment and related materials, i.e. large print and Braille preferred.
• One year of experience in a youth leadership role preferred.
• Basic knowledge of orthopedically disabled children including handling, lifting, positioning, and feeding techniques, and use of related equipment preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Ability to push and pull in excess of 100 pounds and ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Other applicable trainings/certifications that may be required include, but are not limited to: Gastrostomy tube (G-tube)/Medication Management Certification, Braille, Sign Language, Lifting, Transfers & Positioning/Mechanical Lift, Computer Skills, Driving Certification to transport students, First Aid/CPR Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training.

Schedule

Work Schedule: 37-40 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break scheduled each day; flextime within the workweek is occasionally required, and additional work hours are infrequently assigned. This position follows an 11 month school schedule.