SPED Para II Lifeskills - Secondary

Overview

Special Education Para-Educator II - LIFESKILLS

Hours per day: 29 hours a week maximum

Hourly rate: $17.58

Non-contract, No Benefits

• Name:
  Melissa Bostwick
• Phone:
• Email: mbostwick

The job of Special Education Para-Educator II is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned classroom teacher with responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional time;

and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives and IEP goals (e.g. listening to students read, assisting with art projects, cooking, physical education).
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. medication) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming) for the purpose of maintaining students  personal hygiene.
• Attends job-specific trainings (e.g. first aid, behavior management) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports and/or processing forms.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of the assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts and acquiring appropriate social and school skills.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of the assigned teacher instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and supporting student success in school.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• 16+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is desired.