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PARAPROFESSIONALS / AIDES

FLSA Status Non-exempt

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SPECIAL UNIT PARAPROFESSIONAL

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Applicant must have 32 college credits OR ETS Para Assessment Test with a passing score of 460 or higher.

3. CNA qualification is preferred.

4. Demonstrated interest in children and education.

5. Evidence of emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.

6. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.

7. Able to work one-on-one with physically disabled students which may include lifting physically impaired students as needed.

8. Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.

9. Must be able to complete data collection on student goals and complete Medicaid note taking and billing processes as directed.

10. Pass a criminal history background check.

11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Special Education Director or Designee

Supervises:N/A

Job Goals:

Special Unit Paraprofessionals may be assigned to several different programs as determined by Special Services. All of these programs involve students with intensive needs and may have a combination of academic, medical, or behavioral support needs. The employees main focus will be providing support to their assigned program with the specific responsibility of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.

1. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

1. Assists special education students requiring daily care (toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and/or developing childrens daily living activities and behavioral skills.

1. Confers with teacher, administration, therapists, and may as directed participate in team meetings for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

1. Implements academic instruction assigned by a teacher for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals.

1. Implements behavioral plans assigned by an IEP team for students with behavior disorders for the purpose of meeting special education students needs and providing a consistent environment.

1. Monitors and assists individual special education students in the classroom, restroom, playground, community outings, public transportation systems, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safety of assigned students.

1. Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing necessary records/materials.

1. Provides direct instructional services to students under the supervision of a certified staff member for the purpose of implementing IEP goals.

1. Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations for the purpose of assisting certified personnel in evaluating students.

1. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

1. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student informati n as is expected of fully-certified teachers in accordance with the Idaho code of educator ethics.

1. Has regular and predictable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

This position shall be considered in all respects employment at will and the employee is subject to discharge by the District at any time without cause. The employment period and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right in the employee, and such are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the District so long as employment continues.

An employee working in this position shall, at all times, be subject to the direction of the persons to whom said employee has primary responsibility or said persons designee(s), and at all times shall be