Instructional Aide - Student Services

Position Job Title

Paraprofessional – Exceptional Student Services, Self‑Contained

Level E

Principal

To provide instructional support to certified teachers; to enhance the learning environment for at‑hope or exceptional students through individualized focus on learning skills.

• Education and/or Training:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ESSA (this position may be subject to education/testing requirements)
• Experience:
  • One year experience
  • Experience with students with disabilities
  • Experience with students who might be prone to seizures
  • Ability to communicate and work well with staff and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge/proficiency of equipment, tools, materials and skills:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in handling blood borne pathogens
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with medical equipment/procedures, such as Foley catheter
  • CPR and first aid certifications

• Assist in preparation of instructional materials
• Assist students with their individual instructional plans, through written, verbal and computer applications
• Communicate with regular education teachers
• Assist in preparation of a physical environment
• Assist with student records/attendance requirements/special reports
• Assist substitute teachers to ensure continuity of learning process
• Escort students to library, office, and cafeteria
• Assist students with physical limitations to bathroom
• Deal with and handle seizures, other behavioral problems
• Deal with diaper changing
• Serve as a bus aide
• Works with many pieces of equipment; such as lifts, speech devices & other assistive technology devices.
• Complete TCIS Training
• All other related tasks as assigned

• Level of accountability and authority:
  Perform as directed; responsible for own job under direct supervision.
• Interaction with others:
  Interacts primarily with staff and students.
• Time management:
  Routine work with little planning needed.
• Working conditions:
  
  Daily exposure to hazardous materials such as blood borne pathogens and body fluids.
• Physical requirements:
  • Sit approximately 40% of the time
  • Walk approximately 30% of the time
  • Stand approximately 25% of the time
  • Kneeling/Stooping frequently
  • Lift on a regular basis over 50 lbs.
  • Reaching with hands and arms
  • Pass Bus Training
  • Use Physical, visual, and verbal prompting
  • Maintain a calm demeanor at all times
  • Work in multiple Special Education Settings
• Work environment:
  • The work environment is that of a self‑contained classroom. This classroom can be quiet one minute then noisy the next. Students and staff are frequently out in the community as well. Most of the students have multiple disabilities. Students might have seizures, and someone who may not be continent. Some students may have behaviors that are self‑injurious in nature or injurious to others.
    
    It is a very difficult environment.
• Commitment & Dependability:
  • Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
  • Dedication to provide the highest level of service
  • Adherence to policies and procedures
• Evaluation procedure:
  In accordance with provisions specified in governing board policy.