Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional Anticipated

Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional

Maintains a schedule determined by the Principal. Is responsible to the principal, coordinator of support staff, and the director of special education. Takes direction from the principal and classroom teacher. Escorts children in and out of the building in the morning, afternoon, and orts children to and from mode of transportation and waits for their arrival and departure. Assists in toileting, diapering, changing clothing, changing pull ups and student personal hygiene as and when as needed.

Makes certain that equipment and supplies used by the student are clean and in place for proper use. Transfers and positions pupils in different seating/standing equipment. Assists in implementing all therapy plans (PT,OT,SLH). Assists in lunchroom with feeding and supervision of pupils. Assists students traveling throughout the building and in/out of the building. Assists students with elevator, lifts, and other equipment as necessary to fulfill Individualized Education Plan.

Maintains accurate, up-to-date inventory of materials and equipment. Assists in supervising students in the lunchroom and ists with the distribution of materials. Assists in keeping bulletin boards neat and attractive. Assists in emergency situations. Assists in restraining students using proper Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques. Monitors students in time out. Assist students during disaster drills and field trips. Assists with arranging work centers as needed.

Assists the special education student(s) in art, gym, music, and regular education classes. Assists in collecting and maintaining data, including but not limited to behavioral, academic, and selfcare. Prepares and/or duplicates materials. Prepares work sheets and other educational material for student use. Assists with the class in the teacher's absence for short periods of time. Provides individual and small group instruction under direct supervision of the teacher.

Collects attendance, breakfast and lunch information. Assists students in operation of classroom computers and other media equipment. Assists students in completing assigned work. Assists teacher in making school related telephone calls when instructed by teacher. Assists with handling other pertinent activities as directed by the teacher or principal. Exercises a high level of tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff members and public.

Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, to include but not limited to, student records, free/reduced lunch forms, test scores, etc. Interacts in a positive manner with staff students and parents. Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation. Promotes good safety practices and procedures. Attends meetings and in-services as required. Serves as a role-model for students.

Performs related work as required.