Paraeducator - Health Aide

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

LOCATION: HS

HOURS: approximately 8 hrs/day, and follows school calendar

• Monitors and supervises students as assigned.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates student progress.
• Assists students in all areas including academic, social-emotional, personal, hygiene or medical needs as assigned.
• Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Provides remedial instruction as prescribed by lead teacher.
• Assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assists in the preparation of variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instructional level and needs of children who are in special education.
• Observes and monitors children with physical handicapping conditions and requests appropriate assistance for pupil experiencing physical distress.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
• Participates in parent conferences, and pupil instruction, training and planning processes as assigned.
• Participates as a member of classified staff and instructional team.
• Demonstrates positive approaches and patience in working with students, associates, teachers and parents.
• Helps support students with emotional and behavioral needs including safety supporting and deescalating student who may exhibit physically aggressive behaviors.
• Assist students in a variety of settings in school and also during extracurricular activities or field trips as assigned.
• Performs routine clerical tasks and operates a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment.
• Respects authority and carries out Board Policy and procedures.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form while maintaining required confidentiality.
• Helps students with basic medical attention and first aid.
• Follows directions and guidelines provided by School Nurse.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

• Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree, or meet a rigorous standard of quality; and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction and health of students.

• Two years of college coursework in education or health related field of study.
• First aid and CPR certified.
• Successful experience as Title I, Special Education, or general school para educator.
• Ability to work with children of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting specialized needs.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with special learning needs.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing significant behavioral challenges and impulse control difficulties.
• Experience working in health related occupation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Skill in critical thinking, problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain records and prepare reports, as required.
• Compose correspondence in response to routine inquiries.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of a workday.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff.
• Ability to work with people…