Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide (ABLE

Para educator Classroom Instructional Health Aide (ABLE)

Chandler USD 80 SANTAN JR HIGH - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

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Employment Type:

Full-time - 6.5 hours per day

Minimum entry:

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. Exam provided to employee at no cost to the employee.
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided by the district at no cost to the employee)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Posession of a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance card, or ability to pass the criminal background check required to obtain

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…