SpEd Paraprofessional - Significant Support Needs - Behavior / Medical Support

About the role

This position addresses current student needs at Encompass Heights Elementary 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 students while under the supervision of a teacher.
• Sets up and cleans up meal preparation and lunch areas.
• Supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing the Significant Support Needs (SSN) programs and encourages a positive and safe learning environment.
• Assists licensed special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other evaluative staff in the implementation of the goals of severely/profoundly disabled students.
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan.
• 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.
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate.
• Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and/or employers.
• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations.
• Assists students in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned.
• Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures.
• Assists students in community-based settings.
• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student as needed.
• Works with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms.
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate.
• 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.