Paraeducator II Special Edu Instructional Support

Para educator II

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists in implementing instructional education programs for students who are medically fragile, with varied support needs, and performing specialized medical procedures as assigned.

Positions in the Para educator II job classification provide instructional and physical assistance to students who are developing the foundation for progressive mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics, while also having significant medical conditions requiring ongoing support and administration of specialized medical procedures.

All duties performed by a Para educator I may also be performed by a Para educator II. Para educator I positions will primarily provide non-intrusive medical health assistance, and/or emergency specialized medical support, whereas a Para educator II may provide intrusive medical assistance, including daily specialized medical support.

Representative duties/responsibilities include assisting teacher(s) with implementation of students' IEP goals and objectives through instruction and a wide variety of prescribed activities; reinforcing classroom instruction through follow-up learning activities; providing additional tutoring to students in academic subject areas as assigned. Supports student medical needs by performing assigned medical procedures and health related interventions according to established guidelines and protocols, and as directed by professional medical staff, including catheterization, NG tube feeding, changing tracheotomy tubes and ties, machine suctioning, colostomy/ileostomy care, gastrostomy feeding, mechanical ventilation, nasal cannula, oxygen supplementation, syringe suctioning and related procedures.

Provide primary care to students with physical handicaps requiring assistance with feeding, toileting and diapering, dressing (e.g. change of soiled clothing) and other related needs. Assist students in developing cognitive, gross and fine motor, feeding and self-help adaptive skills based on the curriculum and developmental plans established by speech and physical therapists, psychologists, special education teachers and other specialists. Establish and maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures, including administration of medication.

Assists in gathering, assembling, and preparing various instructional materials and learning aides for delivering classroom instruction and related activities. Provides assistance with classroom, outdoor playground, cafeteria, and field trip travel supervision; ensures students are not leaving designated areas. May lift and/or assist in lifting students in and out of wheelchairs, braces, and varied orthopedic equipment, including assistance with performing manual tasks, getting on/off the school bus, and other positioning or locomotion needs.

Confers with teacher(s), and other school personnel as appropriate, regarding programs and materials to meet student need. Directs students to engage safely in learning activities and school functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors. Respond to emergency life threatening situations by administering to students' first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other life-sustaining efforts until paramedics or other medical assistance is available.

Complete accident and incident reports on as needed basis; and may assist a school nurse in updating and maintaining medical records. Assists the teacher with behavior management and intervention plans; may record behavior incidents. Applies approved behavior intervention techniques to maintain student safety as required. Assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations using conflict resolution, crisis intervention, restraints, or assisting staff as appropriate;
Assists students with personal care such as washing, grooming, toileting, and diaper changing. Assists in keeping classroom neat, clean, and safe; assists in developing and maintaining the classroom learning environment that enhances student learning. Reinforces functional academic…