Office _ Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist; Exceptional Education

Paraprofessional, Physical Therapist

Performs routine tasks to assist in delivering educational support and facilitating daily living activities for students with diverse learning needs. Provides one-on-one instruction and necessary accommodations and contributes to an inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral, social-emotional, and physical or medical requirements, ensuring students receive tailored assistance to thrive academically. Performs duties with moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor. Essential

Job Duties:

• Assists teachers with classroom activities, ensuring order and effective implementation of lesson plans.
• Provides individualized support and instruction to students, catering to those with special needs or Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Facilitates small group instruction and reinforces lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supports students' physical needs, including mobility assistance, feeding, toileting, and lifting when necessary.
• Utilizes technology and educational software to enhance student learning experiences effectively.
• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns that may arise.
• Supervises students during non-instructional times, such as cafeteria duty or morning hall monitoring, to ensure safety.
• Documents student progress meticulously and assists in the collection of instructional data for analysis purposes.
• Coordinates assigned project tasks effectively to meet objectives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with at least three (3) years of related experience required.
• Associate's degree with at least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Professional Standards Commission approved Paraprofessional certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of special needs education and the adaptation of instruction for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of assistive devices and technology for student assistance
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use all relevant software
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow clear and established processes, and the ability to recognize the need for occasional deviation from standard practice
• Ability to deliver work according to specific operational targets

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.
• Occasionally exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases