SpEd Paraprofessional - Autism

About the role

This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Performs the day-to-day activities of teaching students in the autism spectrum while under the supervision of a teacher.
• Affords assistance to licensed special education teachers, the autism specialist, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other evaluative staff in the implementation of goals of students in the autism spectrum.
• Works one-on-one with students to implement specific programming (Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, etc.).
• Maintains behavior programs and reward systems for student(s).
• Prepares data collection sheets as needed.
• Trained and able to perform behavior management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate.
• Removes disruptive, defiant student(s).
• Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks.
• Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting.
• Assists individual student in performing activities instructed by a teacher.
• Tutors students in various subject areas.
• Works one-on-one and with small groups.
• Works with confidential special education student information.
• Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up.
• Accompanies student(s) to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary.
• Accompanies student(s) on field trips when needed.
• Helps to resolve student disciplinary issues.
• Keeps up-to-date on behavior management techniques.
• Provides initial first aid/emergency care.
• Assists the student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using lavatory, etc.
• Aids in the preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned.
• Maintains student files, updating information as appropriate.
• Keeps up-to-date in curriculum standards and instructional practices.
• Completes daily paperwork (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.).
• Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures.
• Orders and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program.
• Sanitizes equipment/materials.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members.
• Laminates materials as needed.
• Prepares bulletin boards for parents and program.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
• High school graduate - high school diploma or equivalent.
• Non-Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Skills

• Adapts to changing technologies and learns functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Creates, accesses, inputs, retrieves, and manipulates information in various software systems.
• Establishes and maintains accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Greet and interacts with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Manages simultaneous demands and sets clear priorities.
• Works independently without direct supervision.
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications.
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Student-centered and relationship-focused.
• Understands data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Willing to receive on-the-job training specific to student needs (i.e. Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, signing, etc.).
• Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to job.
• Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Benefits

Full-time - Regular

Benefits Eligibility

Compensation Range: $21.02-22.07

Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5

Hours Per Day 7.5 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year 176 Days

M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular