Special Education Paraeducator Aide 2 1:1 Early Childhood (14 hrs/wk, 180 days)

Special Education Paraeducator Aide 2 1:1 Early Childhood (14 hrs/wk, 180 days) Taylor Elementary School Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Paraeducator Aide - Special Education Job Number 2000014187 PAREDUCATOR AIDE II SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under supervision, works in a special education classroom assisting teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities. Assists teachers in special education classrooms and provides individual or group assistance depending on student or class's functional living and academic skills and/or behavioral support needed. Incumbent can also provide attendant services to students with various intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Incumbent performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Paraeducator Aide II works in a special education classroom assisting the teacher and/or a special education student within the general and/or special education classroom, in specific specialized programs such as: CLS (Comprehensive Life Skills), EC (Early Childhood), MA (Multi-Age), SIP (Social Intervention Programs), Strategies (Autism Spectrum Disorders), Social Resource and/or Resource classrooms as well as one-on-one assistance. Additionally, a Paraeducator Aide II working at a Title I school must be highly qualified. May act as liaison between general education teachers, resource teachers; previews instructional information when possible and may attend seminars and conferences. EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Paraeducator aides may be assigned to a variety of special education programs or individual students who require adult support based upon their IEP's (Individualized Education Program). Duties may include: Assist students with intellectual, physical, or behavioral disabilities in boarding and de-boarding buses before and after school. Assist students in reaching proper location in school. Accompany students into general education classrooms. Provide attendant services (diapering, toileting, washing faces, etc.) to students as needed. Support instruction in proper health and hygiene habits. Perform delegated procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization, provide emergency and first aid care as necessary. Move students weighing 50-80 pounds, daily and repetitively; follows proper safety procedures. Prepare and help feed students as needed. Support instruction in functional life skills. Realize individual needs of students with intellectual, physical and/or behavioral disabilities and modify general education classroom assignments occasionally. Follow behavior plans as outlined in students' IEP's; use positive behavior management techniques. Assist with lesson assignments; reinforce learning concepts to students. Maintain discipline and order on the playground, lunchroom, library and classrooms. Accompany students on field trips. Arrange and adjust wheelchairs, oxygen hoses, and other equipment as needed. Communicate with special education teachers about concerns and/or observations of students. Assist in maintaining bulletin boards in the classroom. May assist children with medication when trained. Assist in the operation of classroom equipment or students' assistive technology devices. Assist in recording student progress towards goals and developing instructional materials and preparing graphs and charts. Participate in district training programs when requested and receive training in and implement non-violent behavioral intervention procedures. Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education/Experience: Any education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Any experience that would demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of: Educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline and positive behavior modification techniques; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; current office methods and procedures including filing and records management; common office equipment and its usage; and some knowledge in communication and behavioral strategies. Licenses/Certificates: Possession or ability to obtain a CPI Certification. The Paraeducator Aide must also be at least 18 years of age; have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma. THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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