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
• Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs, learning styles, behavior, etc.; responds to student needs
• Maintains clean instructional areas
• 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
• 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 record keeping duties including but not limited to maintenance of restroom usage, diet, behavior charts, etc.
• Assists in data collection under teacher supervision

Other Skills and 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 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
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Physical demands include general classroom activities, as well as lifting and moving children weighing up to seventy-five pounds to and from wheelchairs, toilets, mats, etc.
• The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision
• Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours
• The noise level in the work environment for this position varies
• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day

Evaluation

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.