SpEd Paraprofessional - Pre-School

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 special education and typically developing preschool students while under the supervision of a teacher.
• Sets up and cleans up the classroom and prepares materials for instruction.
• Supports the preschool teacher in implementing the preschool curriculum and encourages a positive and safe learning environment.
• Assists the licensed special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other evaluative staff in the implementation of the goals of students.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with medical tasks such as dispensing medication, tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering, suctioning, and may require exposure to blood, vomit, and infectious disease control.
• Cleans/disinfects regurgitation, blood, and urine.
• Works with confidential special education student information.
• Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs.
• Provides initial first aid/emergency care.
• Accompanies the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and so on.
• Carries out programming using physical therapy support equipment.
• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students.
• Trained and able to perform behavioral management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate.
• Aids in the development and implementation of games and teaching aids.
• Tutors students in various subject areas.
• Aids students in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned.
• Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and/or employers.
• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations.
• Aids students in finding materials and books in library.
• Conducts story time for students.
• Monitors students during recess, hall duty, passing periods and/or loading of buses.
• Assists students in the use of various programs on the computer.
• Aids students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks.
• Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting.
• Attends meetings and conferences as required.
• Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures.
• Works with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms.
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate.
• Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program.
• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes.
• Completes daily paperwork (i.e., attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, physical therapy charts, etc.).
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members.
• Laminates all material as needed.
• Prepares bulletin boards for parents and programs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate - high school diploma or equivalent.

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.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to job.
• Willing to attend OT-PT training.
• Willing to receive on-the-job training specific to student needs (i.e., vision, hearing, motor, Braille, etc.).
• Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Benefits

Full-time - Regular