TA - Special Ed - Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

General Information

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is looking to hire a full-time Teaching Assistant 2 for the Special Education classroom.

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, OR
• Passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions. May be assigned to any of the following Teaching Assistants as needed to support student's academic.

Teaching Assistant 2 (special education) positions may perform some or all of these duties in addition to those listed above.

• Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.
• Assist in implementing student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and sensory plans.
• Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments.
• Record data on students' IEP objectives and BIPs for use in monitoring and adjusting student programs.
• Assist students with teaching students to complete functional skills, such as feeding, dressing, toileting and other self-help activities.
• Maintain toileting area and equipment.
• Set up meal area and equipment.
• Assist teachers in working with individual students in with communications systems therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
• Able to be mobile and move around classrooms and the schools to anticipate and meet the variety of student needs.
• Complete Third-Party billing daily.
• Provide follow up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de-escalation strategies to avoid power struggles.
• Be trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) for de-escalation and physical restraint techniques. Only use NVCI physical intervention techniques when needed to assure the safety of the student or other students
• Assist in supporting students on field trips.

• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• TA2s are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
• All Teaching Assistant positions may require bus duty. Bus duty includes:
• Helping students with disabilities enter bus; lock wheelchairs into place; fasten seatbelt and/or shoulder harness.
• Help keep order on the bus.
• Maintain comfort and hygiene on the bus.
• Assist in students exiting the bus.
• Bring students into the school building.
• Take students to proper classroom. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-unit
• Escort students from bus safely to the curb.
• Making sure behavior intervention plans for the bus are implemented.
• The following requirements must be completed within 30 days of being assigned to ride the bus.
• Basic first aid, CPR and bus safety policies and procedures training. This required training will be offered by the District's Transportation Department.
• Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross are required to show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department.
• It is required to repeat this training as necessary in order to remain certified.

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $21.63 - $26.28 TA2

Maximum hiring step = Step Four (4)

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