Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant

About the position

The job of Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant/Para Professional is done for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; assisting the teacher in helping the identified students to reach academic standards; performing clerical related procedures in support of the instructional process; and complying with federal, state, county, and district regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with emotional disabilities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state, county and federal regulations.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training, workshops, IEP's, Building Intervention Team, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations and/or training for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behavioral disorder students.
• Implements programs for emotionally disabled students under direction of the teacher (e.g. behavioral plans, lesson plans, disciplinary actions, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.
• Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. displays, bulletin board, copying, instructional materials, crafts, collecting & grading papers, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records and materials.
• Prepares written and/or audio visual materials (e.g. daily log, recording observations, lesson materials, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information related to the student/s.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
• Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.g. field trips, classroom, bus, playground, lunch room, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is required.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate; training provided.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.