Exceptional Education Shadow​/Darlington Middle School

Overview

Description
:
Exceptional Education Shadow

183-day position

Salary
: $20,159 base salary (based on education and experience)

Location
:
Darlington Middle School

Available
:  School Year

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• or an associate degree (or higher)
• OR a High School Diploma or the equivalent
• AND
  Ready to Work Credentials

• WIN
  - Copy of WIN Assessment minimum of Silver:
  Level 4 or higher or
• Work Keys
  - Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment (Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 4, Writing
  4) or Para Pro
  - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on Para Pro, the state approved academic assessment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsible To
:
Principal

To assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair, etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, health care professionals, and other support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises and escorts the student during emergency drills or actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Collects data on the student's IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data-based decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. All of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Online Classified Employment Application
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (included in application and will be emailed to references)
• Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
• College Degree or Transcript showing 60 or more credit hours OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or Para Pro

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application. Closing date: until filled.