Educational Assistant III; Special Education - MAPS PLUS; Part -Time

Educational Assistant III - Part-Time (Special Education MAPS PLUS)

Educational Assistant III (MAPS+)

Purpose:

The Educational Assistant III (MAPS+) assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the MAPS+ teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises. The Educational Assistant III (MAPS+) also provides intensive support to special needs students in the MAPS+ classroom, including hands-on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.

Reports to:

Principal or Assistant Principal Indirectly

Reports to:

MAPS+ Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary

Nature of Work:
Performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a Teacher. Follows established classroom procedures, school procedures, and District, state, and federal regulations. Supervision Received:
Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom. Supervision Exercised:
No direct supervision exercised. Interface:
Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/families of students and/or medical professionals from within or outside the school.

Required Qualifications:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. (This provision may be waived by the school district.) Must have one of the following:
Associate's degree from an accredited institution Completion of two years of post-high school study Passing score on the District's assessment of reading, writing, and math skills General knowledge of English language arts and mathematics Completion of student restraint training within 30 days of hire Willingness to participate in training and certification (e.g., CPI, First Aid, Ukeru, epipen) Must pass a criminal background check Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication.

Special Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to students with a range of critical functions, including toileting, feeding, implementing necessary medical protocols, specialized therapies, and behavioral interventions.

Essential Job Functions:

Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the MAPS+ Teacher. Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life-skills practice, and remedial work. Assists in providing for the nutritional, health, and communications needs of special needs students. Assists in the physical management of special needs MAPS+ students, including lifting, moving, positioning, and restraining. Assists special needs MAPS+ students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering, and catheterizing, as well as implementing medical protocols.

Escorts and supervises special needs students in various non-classroom settings. Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods. Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments. Presents teacher-designed subject matter through various methods. Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed. Assists in proctoring assessments and maintaining student records. Supervises student gathering points (playgrounds, cafeteria, bus stops, hallways).

Assists in classroom set-up and maintenance of materials and supplies. Corrects student work. Distributes instructional materials. Confers with teaching staff or parents about student progress. Assists in ordering, preparing, and administering instructional materials. Assists the MAPS+ classroom teacher in preparing for IEP meetings and tracking IEP data and may be required to participate in IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and other staff meetings.

Assists in behavioral management. Accompanies students on school bus routes. Assists with other classroom duties as directed. Performs clerical duties (word processing, phone coverage, public interface) including but not limited to documenting health-related procedures observations and incidents. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately. Complies with District policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Works primarily within the MAPS+ classroom and other campus areas. Must be able to stand, walk, sit for long periods, and monitor multiple students. Must be capable of physical tasks (pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching). Works with students requiring physical and/or medical assistance and those with hostile behaviors. The ability to work effectively in an environment with fluctuating noise levels, ranging from quiet instructional settings to loud, unpredictable student interactions, is required.

Exposure to unpredictable or aggressive behaviors, requiring application of trained responses. Requires manual dexterity and sufficient…