SpEd Paraprofessional - Significant Support Needs (SSN) - 26.27 SY Only

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 encourage 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.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Collaborates with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms.
• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations.
• Assists 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.
• Supervises students in the use of various programs on the computer.
• Supervises swimming pool, weight room, and/or therapy pool.
• Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks.
• 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.
• Works with students in community-based settings.
• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student as needed.
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate.
• Orders and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program.
• 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.
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility.
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.
• 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