About this role
Building: Thomas Edison Elementary
Position: Instructional Para .50/Healthcare Para .50
Qualifications: See Posting
Hours/Times/Calendar: 6.67 Hours /8:10 - 3:20 / 191 Days
Effective: Immediately
Allocation: 1.111.05.4350.1630.50%/1.111.05.0000.1630 50%
Applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education.
• Possess qualifications established by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. (If a “Title I” building.).
• Previous experience working in the Health Care field preferred.
• Must participate in on-going in-service related to needs of special education students.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training preferred or willing to be trained.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.
• Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #2 and 3 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the student, information, and materials used in this program.
• Deliver academic interventions to targeted flexible small groups as planned by the classroom teacher and/or Intervention Specialist.
• Utilize progress monitoring tools as directed by the Intervention Specialist and/or classroom teacher
• Communicate student progress to the classroom teacher and Intervention Specialist.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and on-the-job training as assigned.
• Respect the confidentiality of information.
• Maintain appropriate records of student data.
• Complete all required records on student data.
• Establish good interpersonal relationships with the school staff and principal.
• Ability to understand the characteristics of physically disabled students.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the affective domain and the ability to promote positive self- esteem.
• Participate in in-service training programs that will enhance the ability to support students.
• Ability to communicate the medical needs of each student with the teacher and maintain the flow of communication between the home and school.
• Be familiar with basic first aid procedures and the process to use with students who may have medical needs.
• Perform any other related duties or tasks necessary to the success of the student while at school.
• Clean and prevent student accidents due to illness or physical impairments.
• Assist and/or lift children according to individual student need
• Perform other related duties or tasks necessary to insure the success of students and the program.
• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups