Para Sped Early Childhood Specialized

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) EARLY CHILDHOOD AT KENNEDY - LAWRENCE, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

USD 497

Details

FTE:

1.0

HOURS/DAY:

8.0

DAYS PER YEAR:

184

Purpose Statement

The job of Para educator - SPED Specialized Classroom is done for the purpose/s of supporting the implementation of high-quality instruction, behavior intervention, and daily care for students with extensive learning, communication, behavioral, and personal care needs. This position works under the direction of special education teachers and related service providers to deliver individualized supports, promote student independence, ensure safety, and maintain a structured, responsive learning environment.

The para educator contributes to inclusive and specialized settings by implementing IEP-aligned strategies, collecting data, supporting communication needs, and assisting with personal care and behavioral supports to ensure each student can access their educational program.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials, as assigned, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Administers first aid and prescription medications to students for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
• Administers standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well being of students.
• Assists in the implementation of extensive health care plans for students who are medically fragile and whose needs are significantly different from that of their same peers for the purpose of safety and well-being of the students.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists students requiring daily care/medical procedures (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, tube feeding, administering medications, seizure protocol, lifting, positioning, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and/or developing student's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Collect and record instructional and behavioral data, as requested by the teacher for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information and to comply with state and federal requirements.
• Confers with teachers/specialists and participates in team meetings for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements academic instruction and behavioral plans, as assigned, for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, developing new skills and providing a consistent and safe environment.
• Intervenes calmly and purposefully in difficult and/or crisis situations, following Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and emergency safety intervention policies and procedures for the purpose of creating a safe environment for students and adults and complying with district, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains student files/records as appropriate for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students and/or groups of students in a variety of school activities and/or environments (e.g. classroom, library, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, inservice presentations and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information, developing knowledge required to perform job functions and meet district objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the building.
• Provides ongoing medical support as…