Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide; ABLE - Santan JH

Position: Para educator Classroom Instructional Health Aide (ABLE) - Santan JH
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Employment type:

Full-time

Minimum entry:

$19.01/hour

Calendar:

Full time: 1902 ft/184 work days, 11 paid holidays

Benefits:

Pto, holidays, matched retirement through the arizona state retirement system, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance pay:

Up to $600 available annually

New hire experience credit:

Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

New hire education credit:

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

Chandler unified school district

Classification: support hourly

Job title:

classroom instructional health aide moderate to severe disabilities (able)

Calendar: 1802pt or 1902pt (9 month)

Salary: grade 109 (support hourly)

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

Minimum qualifications:

* 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

* 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

Core job functions:

* 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

Core values

* excellence in all we do. No matter how…