SpEd Paraprofessional - Significant Support Needs (SSN)

About the role

This position addresses current student needs at Rampart High 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, 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 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.
• Moves from room to room, using the lavatory, and assisting students with physical tasks.
• Trains and performs behavioral management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate.
• Assists with non-standardized testing of students.
• Tutors students in various subject areas.
• 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.
• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations.
• Assists students in finding materials and books in the library.
• Conducts story time for students.
• 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. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.

Skills

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems.

Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility.

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.).

Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Benefits

Full-time - Regular