Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant Especially Kidz

Instructional Assistant

35 hours per week plus benefits

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Assist in the special education students' daily education plan program including development and implementation of instructional program
• Regularly lift students up to 40 lbs. individually and/or push students in wheelchairs over 100 lbs.
• Understand and report upon the medical needs of students, including constant use of universal precautions
• Assist with behavior management, therapy, and communication programs and techniques as directed by the supervisor(s)
• Feed students or help students feed themselves
• Assists students with toileting (including changing diapers), self-care, range of motion, and comfort tasks
• Manage required forms, records, and daily logs with accurate documentation of student performance
• Helps students master instructional equipment and materials assigned by the teacher
• Attends professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on the busses
• Provide sanitation of room and equipment, including items used by students
• Maintain satisfactory attendance
• Is well organized, responsible, flexible, has a strong work ethic, and takes responsibility
• Demonstrates good communication skills
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives