Special Education One-to-One Assistant

Position Title

One to One Assistant, Special Education Department: Instructional Services

Reports To

Principal

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education;
• An associate's degree (or higher);
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment.

Requirements

• Must have current government issued identification
• Access to reliable transportation
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public
• Computer literacy required

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials
• Assists with implementation of IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives
• Prepares materials for instructional purposes
• Assists with academic instruction and classroom activities
• Keeps students on task and in compliance with classroom and school rules
• Implements behavior intervention plans (BIP) under teacher direction
• Assists with personal hygiene and daily living skills (toileting, feeding, drinking, mobility, dressing, etc.)
• Communicates daily with the lead certified teacher regarding student progress and other pertinent issues
• Able/willing to manage and respond to student's behavioral needs
• Able/willing to help utilize visuals to support the student's programming
• Follow behavior interventions as necessary for the student's success
• Follows instructions given by the lead certified teacher
• Performs record keeping duties including but not limited to maintenance of restroom usage, diet, behavior charts, etc.
• Assists in data collection under teacher supervision
• Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs, learning styles, behavior, etc.; responds to student needs
• Maintains clean instructional areas
• Participates in IEP meetings as appropriate
• Communicates with parents under teacher direction
• Assists with transitional services to include job and community training, if applicable
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils, getting meals, carrying items, etc.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, if applicable
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

Supports students and their specific needs. Follow behavior intervention plans and implement behavior management strategies.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public
• Personal computer experience required
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee
• Computer literacy required

Physical Demands

• Conducts duties primarily in a classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention working with students and interacting with a variety of adults
• Contact with students having acute and/or chronic, contagious or non-contagious illness/conditions is possible
• Contact with students with behavioral challenges is possible
• Job requires the ability to operate adaptive equipment to assist with daily routines
• Occasional travel may be required; no overnight travel required

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Conducts duties primarily in a classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention working with students and interacting with a variety of adults.
• Contact with students having acute and/or chronic, contagious or non-contagious illness/conditions is possible.
• Contact with students with behavioral challenges is possible.
• Job requires the ability to operate adaptive equipment to assist with daily routines.
• Occasional travel may be required; no overnight travel required.