Paraeducator- Individual Aide in Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE

Summary: This assignment is for an Early Childhood Special Education classroom. The Individual Aide Paraprofessional works in conjunction with the special education case manager and other certified staff in the building to meet the needs of the specifically identified student. The list below is representative of the daily duties of the Individual Aide, but is not intended to be all-inclusive or in any rank order.

Other duties may be assigned.

Paraeducators work under the direct supervision of the teacher and provide support in the following manner:

• Observe student on an ongoing basis to detect health needs.
• Regular and dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure high quality service to the student.
• Supervise the drinking and gastronomy tubes feeding as directed in the health plan.
• Administer medication and treatment prescribed by physicians.
• Support communication needs of the student.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Attend meetings, if necessary,to update/plan treatments needed at school.
• Model the use of universal precautions.
• Provide instructional support as supervised by teachers.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies and Guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Engage in non-violent crisis intervention (CPI training will be provided as necessary).
• Monitor hall for student safety during passing time.
• This list is not to be considered inclusive of all duties performed by individuals in this position, but rather some examples of the types of duties most often performed.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and school community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate a willingness to accept new para educator pertinent job responsibilities when they are assigned. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Minimum education of high school diploma or GED is required.
• It is required that the candidate complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or a passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment or a passing score on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification-Professional Readiness (Basic Skills) Exam.
• Demonstrated experience working with At-Risk and/or special education students.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person due to the close contact with students. The employee must work with the public and other staff continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…