Heights Primary Development Center SpEd Program Paraeducator

heights sped program para educator - primary development center

job title: special education para educator - 6.25 hrs/day

reports to: building principal

bargaining group: cca

flsa status: non-exempt

terms of employment: 6.25 hours p/day

pay: cca classification i - $24.56-$27.66

education/certification:

• high school diploma or ged; you must upload a copy of your hs diploma or ged
• meet esea para-professional qualifications (72 quarter credits from an accredited college/university or passing the ets test)

grade level: pre-12

requirements

• minimum computer/technology skills
• strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• enjoys working with students
• sound decision-making skills
• responsible and punctual

responsibilities:

follow district, local, state and federal statutes relevant to a public school environment

• school district policy and procedures
• building emergency procedures
• complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and other individuals having business with and access to the school

• exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• follow confidentiality procedures

maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for students and staff

• assist in disinfecting equipment
• assist in arranging chairs and classroom furniture
• assist in setting up and taking down classroom
• assist in taking inventory of classroom materials
• order supplies as specified by the teacher
• create and update student files

set-up for daily and periodic activities

• prepare classroom supplies/materials
• supervise student(s)
• locate materials for teacher requests
• preview new computer programs
• collect samples of student work for iep meetings
• record daily grades/grade reports as assigned by the teacher
• file students' completed work
• take student classroom attendance daily
• take student attendance at school assemblies
• prepare lesson plans for special ed. Assistant substitute
• add new students to computer programs as needed
• provide continuity during teacher's absence

preparation to assist the classroom teacher with instruction as assigned

• prepare, collect and organize daily materials
• assist in preparation and delivery of lesson materials
• correct student assignments
• create instructional materials
• review students' objectives and write lesson plans
• write assignments on the board
• tape books for audio learning
• document daily activities of students

provide assistance with all instructional activities, games, etc. For the student, as assigned by the teacher

• assist students with cutting, gluing, etc.
• read stories to students
• provide small group or 1-1 instruction
• provide specially designed instruction as per iep for each student
• provide instruction on use of computers
• assist students with 1-1 interaction and modeling
• reinforce ot, pt and speech goals according to the iep
• assist with the construction of student-generated bulletin boards
• observe students' performance
• administer timings for academic practice
• administer and score assessments
• assist students in preparing for classroom tests

assist with the arrival and departure of children

• assist with special needs equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
• help students enter and exit school bus
• escort/assist students in school environment

maintain positive communication among students, parents and school staff

• identify students' interests in order to use with instruction and to maintain contact
• communicate with the teacher
• check book bags for notes and or any parent-to-school communication
• confer with teachers and specialists relevant to student needs
• attend meetings when required
• schedule and notify teacher of iep meetings as requested by teacher

assist with the instruction of personal hygiene

• educate students about personal hygiene
• help with toilet and toilet training
• remind students to wash hands
• wash students' faces and wipe noses
• change soiled clothes when necessary

monitor and provide positive discipline as necessary

• supervise students in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities as appropriate
• document student behavior as appropriate
• attend behavioral issues firmly, but positively
• be available to assist teacher with any…