Primary Purpose

• Assist the teacher in providing instruction to identified students with disabilities in a district specialized social development class

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide II certification
• 48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 8 hours training in physical restraint and crises intervention
• Objective data communication

 Experience

• Verifiable experience working with children (e.g., daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts)

 Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist teacher by providing instruction and behavioral interventions for assigned students.
2. Responsible for use of safe procedures of physical intervention with acting-out students.
3. Implement individualized provision of positive and negative reinforcement for student behaviors.
4. Supervise time-out and/or isolation of students.
5. Monitor and document data for student records.
6. Assist in preparation of instructional materials and routine records.
7. Monitor students in settings outside the special education classroom.
8. Maintain student confidentiality at all times.
9. May supervise classroom activities in absence of teacher.
10. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
11. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
12. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
13. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
14. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
15. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
16. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
17. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
18. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
19. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
20. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
21. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Objective decision making under crisis conditions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Moderate to heavy lifting
• Riding school bus for community instruction
• Exposure to chemicals for cleaning

Days in Contract:  183

Hours:  7.5