SpEd Paraprofessional - Significant Support Needs (SSN) for Bridges Program

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 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.
• Sanitizes equipment/materials.
• 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.).

Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices.

Willing to attend site visits and interviews at the school/location.

Benefits

Full-time - Regular