County Wide Paraprofessional Position; FCHS

Position: County Wide Paraprofessional Position (FCHS)
Job Title:

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL Supervised by/

Reports to:

Special Education Teacher, Principal and Special Education Supervisor FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Job Goal:

• To assist the special education services teacher in providing instructional and support services for maximum student achievement
• To assist teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences for pre-kindergarten students
• To assist teacher in developing a safe, healthy learning environment
• To assist teacher in providing small group instruction
• To assist teacher with preparation and organization of instructional materials
• To encourage involvement of the families of the students in the special education program

Qualifications:

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT Work Keys Assessment

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification /licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.

Demonstrated success in relevant work experience

Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and others

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups

Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member

Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions

Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility to perform job responsibilities

Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information

Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs

Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work flexible hours as needed to provide adult assistance on special education buses

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities

Presents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checks accuracy of work and presents additional assignments as directed by the teacher

Helps students to use books, computers, classroom materials and other equipment

Assists the teacher in keeping routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores or behavior as assigned

Transfers students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off buses

Assists students with all aspects of toileting, which may include diapering, and lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables and mats

Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring and physical intervention)

Obtains food from the cafeteria, serves food and feeds student or helps them feed themselves

Assists teachers in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior

Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention, when needed, including restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of approved crisis intervention and restraint procedures in accordance with Board policies and state law

Facilitates students' use of mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers and tricycles

Assists teachers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations

Assists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs…