Paraeducator Special Education - LEVEL II; Promotional

Para educator Special Ed – Level II

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of instructional support duties involved in providing instructional assistance to individuals and small groups of special education students with moderate to severe disabilities; assist in providing learning activities and meeting the special needs of assigned students in areas related to feeding, toileting, positioning, hygiene, motor skill, sensory and physical therapy functions;

monitor health conditions; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist with the development, preparation, and reinforcement of learning materials and in the performance of other instructional activities for assigned physically/severely handicapped special education program; assist assigned teacher with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); provide input into the development of individual educational goals and objectives as assigned. Assist students with independent living skills and personal hygiene, brushing teeth and grooming as required;

assist students with eating activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as required. Accompany students to regular education classrooms and/or in the community; adapt and modify lessons or materials to meet the individual needs of the students. Monitor and assist students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination; assist children in learning gross motor skills; assist students in learning fine motor skills such as reaching, grabbing, folding and cutting.

Assist students in the use of various orthopedic devices, classroom computers, adaptive equipment, and electronic communication devices. Assist students with goal work and class work; modify work using approved accommodations including gestural, written and verbal prompts; redirect student attention back to task as needed; lead activities or provide support at language centers, circle/music time, toy and outside time, sensory/occupational therapy time and snack/lunch time.

Confer with teachers and specialists concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; notify teacher of any special problems or information concerning students; adapt and modify lessons or materials to meet the individual needs of the students. Assist staff with the preparation of instructional and testing materials; assist in administering tests; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.

Assist individual or small groups of students with academic, social skills and the achievement of IEP goals; reinforce instruction to individuals or small groups in a variety of subjects; develop creative methods and techniques for working with students within the suggested framework of the teacher; review plans with the teacher to ensure correct teaching techniques are being utilized for each student.

Assist in evaluating student progress in a wide variety of skills; correct papers; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher; assist staff in administering assessment tests as assigned by the position. Observe and manage behavior and safety of students according to approved procedures; assist in maintaining order among the students in the classroom and on the school grounds and field/community trips;

accompany students going from one location to another; accompany students to and from the bus; accompany students in off campus events and outings and monitor, model and guide behavior in accordance with established standards of conduct Record information, compile data and maintain records, files, and assemble packets and materials for students. Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, and exhibits, operating audiovisual equipment and educational training equipment, distributing and collecting papers and supplies, preparing bulletin board materials, and decorating the classroom;

assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment. Assist in assessing programs and materials to meet the needs of the students; collect, assemble, and distribute learning materials, supplies, equipment, and other resource materials; order instructional materials and aids as necessary. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a telephone, copier, computer and assigned software. Perform feeding and positioning techniques as prescribed and under the direction of teacher, nurse, specialist or doctor;

provide routine first aid to injured students according to established procedures as needed; monitor students for seizures and other health conditions as assigned. OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned. May provide specialized medical services in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
General needs, learning styles, and behavior of individuals with disabilities Problems and concerns of students with special education needs. Child guidance…