Paraprofessional,ASD Program Job Town of Florida New York USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description

POSITION GOAL:
To assist the professional instructional staff in providing supervision and educational support services that are an integral part of teaching

Implement services for students with disabilities commensurate with policies and procedures.

Assist other paraprofessionals in implementation of all performance responsibilities.

When necessary to accommodate students with disabilities, the position category may require you to:

Provide general medication administration only after attending the required generalized training as assigned
Provide assistance to students in activities of daily living, self-care, self-management, and ensure physical safety during regular intervals as directed by the teacher
Assist teacher in implementation of behavioral and/or physical care plans
Assist in the provision of grooming, toileting, and hygiene activities and/or instructions to students as assigned
Assist in eating and feeding activities, as assigned
Provide one-on-one tutoring for eligible students
Assist with self-care tasks
Act as a translator, when necessary

Work with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as directed by the teacher.

Assist with monitoring routines regarding attendance and all required documentation.

Only after successful completion of the substitute teacher training course (STAR) and under the direction and planning of the teacher, provide supervision of students in various settings to include community-based instruction.

Assist the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.

Perform preventive case management as necessary.

Effectively utilize computer software (e.g. e-mail and word processing) and educational programs as required to document and report on the program.

Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.

Keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

Assist in the management of appropriate student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning, including crisis intervention as needed.

Assist in the physical management and positioning of students, as directed by the teacher or other related professional(s).

Abide by all procedures and policies of the school board, state rules and laws, and other governing laws and rules.

Provide outstanding customer service by:

Accompany students to and from campus areas outside the classroom as required, such as to the area where medical needs are performed and when assigned; accompany the teacher and students on approved field trips; accompany students as required to courses in other locations on campus; accompany students to the cafeteria for breakfast and/or lunch participation; accompany students in community settings; and escort transported students to and from the classroom upon arrival and dismissal-when employee’s scheduled work hours allow
Assisting in the monitoring of students during recesses or special activities
Using positive interpersonal communication skills and nurturing encouragement to students
Assisting in the displaying of students’ work or accomplishments
Assisting in the organization, distribution, reproduction, and management of instructional and/or assessment materials
Assisting in distributing to and collecting information from parents about the school, as directed
Conduct parental involvement activities as assigned
Assisting with library or media center activities
Updating charts associated with the classroom operation

Perform other related duties as assigned by the School Principal/Administrator or Program Specialist.

* Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Summary

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Paraprofessional , ASD Program