About this role
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The job of Site Trainer is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program throughout the community with specific responsibilities for assisting in the assessment process of students referred with special needs; documenting information on student's performance; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Adapts site activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. • Assists the assigned teacher in developing and maintaining an environment conducive to maximize learning for the purpose of implementing curriculum and instruction. • Attends meeting and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. • Become familiar with methods and materials that are used with students within the program assigned for the purpose of maintaining a positive learning environment. • Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of sharing information related to assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. • Document data under the supervision of assigned teacher for the purpose of supporting progress monitoring of students. • Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. • Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed. • Work independently with students on a one to one basis or in small group settings as assigned by teacher for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans and ensuring students' success. • Assists with clerical activities (e.g. copying, collating, mailings, filing, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of insuring materials and information is available. • Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with activities of daily living (e.g. bathrooming, feeding, and dressing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene. • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Education Required: High School or equivalent Certification Required: Experience Required: Job related experience is desired Experience Preferred: college credits preferred – must acquire Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status as required by PA Chapter 14