Paraprofessional

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Function: The Special Education Paraprofessional Provides for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist with implantation of classroom programs including activities of daily living, behavior management and instruction and ensure that proper safety practices are followed at all times. Note: All special education paraprofessionals will work with students with one or more disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning, speech/language, emotional/behavioral, physical, health related and autism. These positions assist with activities focused on learning and support based on the individual needs of students with disabilities and may assist students in other learning environments (i.e., playground, lunchroom, etc.). Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties: Must be capable of independently carrying out instructional and behavioral plans for students developed by professional staff. Must be able to work successfully as a team member with all staff members. Ability to work with children with a wide variety of abilities, including intellectual, physical and emotionally challenging behaviors. Ability to work cooperatively in a variety of settings with professional staff, students, and parents. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs (diapering), and personal hygiene. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, assisting students to and from transportation, and outside activities. Other duties as assigned (may include transportation). Qualifications: High school diploma or HSED/GED at non-school wide Title I Schools or a minimum of two (2) years of college (48 college credits) at School Wide Title I Schools. Requires DPI Certification (Special Education Program Aide License # 883). May apply for the license after the position has been awarded. Must pass the lifting and back health sections of the Pre-Work Screening. Must be supportive of and be willing to be trained in PBIS. Must have current training in Non-violent Crisis Intervention or be willing to obtain training through District offerings. Must demonstrate competency with student specific equipment and lifts/transfers after training by a skilled instructor within 10 working days of initial instruction. Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Must exhibit cultural competence in working with all staff, students and families. Skills in problem-solving situations involving students and district personnel. Ability to communicate effectively with others and write routine reports, correspondence and other materials related to assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be able to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships and follow supervisory direction. Ability to work with and safe keep confidential information or records. Work successfully as a team member with all staff members. Work cooperatively in a variety of settings with professional staff, students, and parents. Maintain emotional control under stress. Tolerate frequent disruptions of schedules and activities. Work in environments with visual, auditory, and olfactory distractions. React quickly to student movement and behavior. Ability to work outside in various climates and conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, wet, humid, snow and dry conditions. Working Environment: The work is performed primarily in a school environment. Must be able to report to work in person and onsite. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (i.e., bus duty, recess, fire drills, and field day). Physical Requirement: Hearing, speaking, mobility and visual skills sufficient to successfully perform duties. ift/Carry: Frequently up to 50 lbs. and frequently up to 100 lbs. as part of a two-person lift. Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 250 lbs. (i.e., wheelchair or other mobility aids/devices) Bend/Kneel/Squat/Reach/Turn/Twist: Frequently Crawl/Climb/Reach Above Shoulder Level: Occasionally Sit/Walk: 2 hours daily (approx.) Stand: 3 hours daily (approx.) Ability to react quickly to a student's movement and behavior. Demonstrate proper body mechanics when lifting/transferring students who have physical disabilities. Ability to follow protocols for use of positioning and mechanical lifting equipment for use with students with physical disabilities. Ability to safely perform skilled one and two person lifts and transfers. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/aasd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Paraprofessionals%2fInterpreters