Substitute Paraeducator Severely Handicapped

Overview

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of severely handicapped and other Special Education students as assigned; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support; assist in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning and monitoring health conditions.

Tutor individual or small groups of severely handicapped and other Special Education students as assigned according to prescribed learning objectives, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans.

Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; present instructional materials.

Assist students in completing and comprehending classroom assignments, homework and projects; guide and reinforce student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assist students with identifying and learning numbers, letters, shapes and colors.

Provide guidance for students in various areas including academic learning, vocational, social and leisure skills, physical development and fitness, and personal hygiene.

Assist and guide students to, on, off, and from the bus; utilize a wheelchair lift; lift and carry students as necessary; push students in wheelchairs; assist students who are physically disabled to negotiate the school campus including traveling from class to class.

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, duplicating materials, preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications, taking roll and maintaining records and files; compile information and materials and prepare reports as requested.

Observe, control, and modify behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, laminator, audiovisual equipment, computer and assigned software.

Operate a variety of orthopedic equipment.

Provide for the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials; clean tables, floors and dishes as assigned.

Communicate with staff, students, administrators, resource specialists, parents and the general public per District policies and guidelines to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

Confer with and assist teacher with regard to planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting instructional and training activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress and pertinent health or behavioral problems, with children experiencing various physical and learning disabilities.

Oversee children in a classroom, lunchroom or at play as directed; accompany and monitor students during outdoor activities and field trips; assist with monitoring student attendance.

Assist students and monitor self feeding students during mealtime; take appropriate action when students have difficulty while eating; prepare and clean lunch area before and after meals as directed; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed.

Administer various tests as directed; grade student tests and assignments; record grades.

Assist students with developing motor skills and related exercises as needed; lift students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment and position pupils.

Assist students with developing social skills; assist students with performing and developing independent living skills; assist students with personal hygiene including brushing teeth, dressing, undressing, bathing and grooming; assist students with eating habits, table manners and household chores.

Participate in community based instruction as assigned by Special Education teacher.

Communicate with outside agencies per District instruction to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student health, behavior and progress.

Perform First Aid and CPR; maintain routine records related to assigned activities and daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Attend assigned meetings and conferences.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Child guidance principles and practices related to…