Special Program Para , IAC

Special Program Para educator 1, Intensive Academic Classroom

Hours:

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year.

Position Type:
One‑on‑one.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non‑Exempt.

• Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
• Internal applicants must have official transcripts to confirm education on file or included with the application.
• External applicants must include official transcripts to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results with application.
• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED.
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college, or business school; OR ETS Para Pro Assessment result of 461 or higher.
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred).
• Successful experience as part of an educational team (preferred).
• Experience that demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area.
• Possess excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly.
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities (preferred).

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Ability to address evasive and aggressive behavior of students.
• Ability to attend mandatory training on weekends and successfully pass district CPI, de‑escalation/physical restraint training.
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies.
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher.
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who possess mental or physical disabilities.

• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job.
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building, grounds, and in the community.
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening, and communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers.
• Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities to achieve program requirements.

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors expected of the students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs.
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate for providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to the position.
• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, including toileting, swimming, communication, physical and/or occupational therapy exercises and job skills training. Assist the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records as assigned.
• De‑escalate students having an emotional/behavioral crisis. Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate.
• Dispense medication to students following district policy.
• Care for personal hygiene needs of students with disabilities, including but not limited to feeding, diapering, toileting, bathing, lifting, tube feeding, suctioning and other health related issues with appropriate training.
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing.
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