Substitute Special Ed Paraprofessional

Position: SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL
Location: Brisbane

Brisbane School District

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing academic, daily living and special health care activities as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Essential Duties:

* Assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs.

* Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.

* Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip, and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

* Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills as assigned; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed.

* Explain and assure student understanding of classroom assignment and homework instructions; assist assigned teacher with the implementation and planning of lesson plans and instructional activities; assist with the implementation of behavior intervention strategies as directed.

* Escort students to and from buses, classes, and other locations as assigned; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required.

* Assist students with physical therapy, positioning developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation.

* Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition as required; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.

* Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP's) and related goals and objectives as assigned; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives as required.

* Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions.

* Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing instructional materials as required; grade student tests and assignments; record grades as required.

* Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment as required.

* Maintain various records and files related to students, IEP's, attendance, health care activities and assigned duties as required.

* Provide classroom support to teacher by setting up work areas, decorations, equipment and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.

* Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment such as copiers, laminators, audio-visual devices, computers and assigned software; utilize medical instruments, and equipment as required; assist students with using adaptive equipment.

* Communicate with students in English to facilitate the learning process as assigned by the position.

* Assist students with the development of social, vocational, and money-counting skills as directed; monitor and assist students at work sites.

* Participate in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food for special education students as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school AND AA degree or higher OR 48 semester college units. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency. A more detailed job description is available upon request from the Brisbane School District Office. The Brisbane School District Board of Trustees prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or…