Instructional Aide Special Education Moderate to Severe

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k Matching up to 3% of salary, additional 1/2% for additional 2% of salary (5% of salary)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• On the Job Training
• Modified schedule for continued education

Position PurposeThe Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the classroom Teacher with students with special needs in areas of academics, social skills, independence skills and other activities of daily living. Requirements, Licenses and Certification· HS Diploma· Minimum – 48 completed college units· Early Childhood Education units and/or a Bachelor's Degree a PLUS· Must pass an in-house competency exam or currently possess a valid CBEST· In the event needed to transport students, must possess a valid CA Driver License and furnish proof of
valid auto insurance
Physical RequirementsAbility to Safely:· Sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods· Squat, stoop and kneel while working with children· “Chase” after fleeing students for safety purposes· Repetitive motions· May require team-lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. for a distance of up to 5 feet· Implement Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention techniques, as instructed
Work ScheduleRegular School Year (August - June)· MTWThF· 180 days
8:30AM – 3:00PMExtended School Year (July)· TWThF (No Mondays)· 20 days· 8:30AM – 1:00PM
Essential Job Functions, Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Program Specialist, the Paraprofessional to Students with Special Needs shall assist in fulfilling the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) as set up by the IEP Team. The Paraprofessional shall help prepare the classroom, monitor and provide documentation of the student’s daily performance, assist with student’s personal hygiene, and assist Classroom Teacher with various school events. In compliance with HBIC policies and procedures, the Paraprofessional shall (this is NOT intended to be a full-and- complete list of duties): · Assist students with special needs in all self-help activities and activities of daily living· Assist students in appropriate transitional skills· Meeting and greeting students arriving on buses at transportation areas· Assist students with mobility issues in navigating their indoor and outdoor educational environment
· Assist with toileting and toilet training (as needed); this can include changing soiled clothing· Instruct in areas of Hygiene· Assist with cooking activities· Assist with eating and nutritional needs throughout the day; this includes assisted feeding (as needed)· Maintain clean work areas· Maintain proper function and treatment of equipment and supplies as directed· Assist in preparing instructional materials· Lifting and securing students safely using a two person lift as necessary· Modifying activities appropriately for students with special needs· Checking and following each student's individual and class schedules· Maintaining informational charts on student behavior and academic progress· Record regular, on-going academic and/or behavioral data· Remove students during behavioral disturbances (as needed/directed)· Communicating with the school office· Assist with the distribution of parent-teacher communications, as directed· Assist student in completing IEP based goal work· Prepare/gather goal work as needed such as worksheets and other materials· Turn in completed documentation forms to their designated areas· Assist with Behavioral Interventions as needed or instructed· Attends to the basic needs of the students, such as feeding, cleaning, toileting and diapering to meet the
requirements of the IEP.· Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behaviors throughout the class
and school campus.· Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g. behavior emergencies, student
injuries, child abuse, substance abuse, harassment and violence).
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, modified or changed at any time changes may be made either verbally or in writing.