SpEd Paraprofessional - SSN (176 days, M-F, 7.5 hrs./day)-1

* Reports consistently for work as scheduled* Performs other duties as assigned* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards* Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs* Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals* Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan* Under supervision of a teacher, 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* Works with confidential special education student information* 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* Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students* Trained and able to perform behavioral management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate* Assists with non-standardized testing of students* Develops and implements games and teaching aids* 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 library* Conducts story time for students* Monitors students during recess, hall duty, passing periods, and/or loading of buses* 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* Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting* Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures* Assist students in community-based settings* Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student as needed* Works with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms* 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* 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* Ability to work independently without direct supervision* 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* Considerable 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* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness* Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills* Detail-oriented* Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible* Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills* 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.)* Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices* Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required* The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.* The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.* The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.* The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.* Work is generally performed in a classroom setting and on occasion may include some visits to homes, schools, offices, job sites, etc.* The incumbent may experience exposure to fumes or to high noise levels associated with a classroom environment.* The incumbent may experience the threat of direct or indirect personal harm or conflict situations.* The incumbent may experience the threat of direct or indirect student life-threatening situations (i.e. seizures, heart failure, etc.).* Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties* Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils* Ability to meet the physical and self-help needs of students (toileting, feeding, dressing, and transfers)* Ability to physically restrain, following the guidelines of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, an acting out student* Ability to physically escort a student to various locations (i.e., time-out area)* Ability to perform visual and auditory monitoring of student while in time-out/various locations* Typical demands require staff to lift/push/pull or carry up to 50 lbs.; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely lift 50 lbs. each in a two person lift, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and #J-18808-Ljbffr