South Anna Elementary School Special Education Instructional Assistant

Paraprofessional

Minimum salary listed. Salary offer will be based on related work experience General Responsibilities Assists the classroom teacher in delivering intervention and instruction to students with special needs by providing instructional, behavioral and personal care support; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the paraprofessional may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program when asked.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to: develop and maintain an open and accepting attitude toward students with disabilities; operate audio visual and standard office equipment; willingness to learn specialized instructional/behavior management techniques employed with students with disabilities; communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff. Skills and knowledge in word and data processing software. Ability to perform Safety Care intervention training.

Education and experience:

Requirements for Title I School Placements:
Must meet the qualifications of "highly qualified" under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:

• Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or
• Has a minimum of 48 college credits or
• A minimum of an Associate's Degree.

Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). High school diploma and previous experience working with groups of children. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Preferred:
Associate degree - CDA in Child Development preferred. Prior experience working with groups of children.

Terms of Employment

Special Requirements – Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Grade – 6

Work Schedule – 7.25 hours a day, 10 months (207 days)

Physical Requirements and Disclaimer Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Physical participation in Safety Care intervention training. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professional may be required. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.

Interruptions of work are routine. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. May be subject to physical and emotional outbursts by students, including such behaviors as hitting, kicking, spitting, scratching and biting. Dexterity of hands and fingers assist/restrain students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Lifting or moving children from wheelchair to tables or desks.