Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide; ABLE

Classroom Instructional Health Aide Moderate To Severe Disabilities (ABLE)

Chandler Unified School District is seeking a Classroom Instructional Health Aide for moderate to severe disabilities. This position is classified under Support Hourly and follows a 1802PT or 1902PT (9 month) calendar.

Salary:
Grade 109 (Support Hourly) with a minimum entry of $19.01/hour. The starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. There is also a performance pay of up to $600 available annually and a new hire experience credit of 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%.

An associate's degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to the starting hourly rate for the position.

Hours per day: 6.5

Job Goal:
Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individualized education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with moderate to severe cognitive and/or physical needs in a specialized classroom.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate's Degree, or
• 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or
• Satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam (provided by district at no cost to employee)
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Meet the physical demands as described below

• Instruct, within proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Translate, when required, (both oral and written) for parents, students, staff, and others
• Assist students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, and emergency rescue medication, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in a school environment
• Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team consisting of parent and school personnel for the purpose of assisting students in modifying behaviors that conflict with a positive academic and social environment
• Assist students with various physical, emotional, and academic needs, adhering to the guidelines of the student's I.E.P
• Assist with emergency rescue medications if necessary
• Assist in the provision of services in a small group or one-on-one
• Administer immediate basic first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students
• Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher
• Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
• Participate in meetings and in-service training as required for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving knowledge and skills beneficial to assisting in the classroom
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
• Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor
• Accept responsibility for students' well-being and safety while they are in the employee's care
• Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation
• Assist in maintaining a quiet and orderly classroom environment
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to…