SpEd Paraprofessional - Significant Support Needs (SSN) - 2 of 2
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. This could occur at any time during the school year.
Responsibilities
- Performs the day-to-day activities of teaching special education students while under the supervision of a teacher.
- Supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing the Significant Support Needs (SSN) programs and encourages a positive and safe learning environment.
- Affords assistance to licensed special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other evaluative staff in the implementation of the goals of severely/profoundly disabled students.
- Assists with meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals.
- Works with confidential special education student information.
- 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 the student(s) 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.
- 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.
- Maintains student files updating information as appropriate.
- 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 policies, procedures, and overall district functions.
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Respects 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