About this role
POSITION TITLE: Tier II Para-Professional (Special Education) FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Special Services Administrator and Teacher QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges
• Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education and passed the Praxis Parapro exam
• Must maintain a para-professional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year
• Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current
• Record of good attendance on the job
• Clear criminal history record
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
• Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor.
• Promote a positive professional image.
• Duties include but not limited to:
• Assist students in transitions and classroom work.
• Monitor academic and behavioral needs.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Support communication skills.
• Support Special Education Teacher Directives.
• Document collected data.