Education Support Professional Special Education- District Deployed FTE

Education Support Professional – Special Education, District Deployed 1.0

FTE (2 vacancies)

Alachua County Sheriff's Office – Tacoma Public Schools

Full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

• Provides instruction to students individually or in small groups in assigned learning or “center” activities per direction of teacher; may implement lesson/activity assigned by specialists; provides assistance as necessary to students with sensory or physical handicaps; promotes and monitors a safe environment conducive to the instructional process; may perform vocational training with students according to their individual needs as assigned by the teacher or specialist;
  
  may assist students with job hunting skills and application procedures and encourages participation in all learning activities.
• May instruct students in self‑care activities or carry out activities such as feeding, dressing and toileting; may perform diapering or other personal assistance; may restrain and calm students when they become self‑abusive or violent toward others; monitors and protects students through seizures and other physical emergencies; performs sensory stimulation activities as assigned; uses adaptive equipment; administers and logs medications as assigned, as trained by the licensed school nurse or appropriate therapist.
• Supervises students during recess or lunch periods; may supervise students in locker, shower rooms and restrooms; assists students in bus loading or unloading; instructs bus drivers on proper physical and/or behavioral support of students; may transport students as needed throughout the school or building premises.
• Records student progress on data sheets, daily logs and prepares reports to assist the teacher; maintains communication with classroom teacher, program administrator and/or other school staff; may assist in assessing students; communicates with parents/guardians as assigned; maintains student records; collects and records data for teacher on student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, behavioral plans and grooming plans in addition to academic progress.
• May be required to adjust position of students with physical disabilities periodically throughout the day to protect skin and ensure comfort; implement occupational therapy and physical therapy as instructed by specialists; use and teach basic sign language with students as needed; monitors students constantly to ensure safety.
• May prepare and serve lunches and snacks for students in the assigned program; may clean dishes, utensils and eating area following snack periods.
• Models positive and appropriate behavior for students; corrects inappropriate behavior and demonstrates and discusses appropriate behavior; instructs students in conflict resolution as directed; administers discipline according to District guidelines and assists in classroom management.
• Assists teacher in adapting materials and activities as directed; may assist in administering standardized tests as assigned; uses special teaching techniques, computer software, and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of students with particular disabilities; arranges classroom furniture and materials for activities; may accompany students on field trips and camp activities; may accompany students to off‑site jobs several times per week to supervise work;
  
  may supervise and provide instruction with students in general education classes.
• Participates in department staff meetings; provides information regarding students.
• May use specialized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, wedges, standers, side‑layers, etc.; assists in adapting and maintaining equipment for student use.
• May coordinate computer activities for students with disabilities; maintains and troubleshoots equipment; assists in scheduling students to use equipment; maintains equipment and software.
• Demonstrates reasonable, reliable and regular attendance to prevent undue hardship that would create negative effects for instruction and related activities on the students and the program; adheres to District policy per general Employee Conduct rules regarding tardiness and unauthorized…