ESP - Special Education - HQ (Resource 1:1)

ISD 279•Garden City, MN

About The Position

To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom. To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Persons employed shall have the skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff and parents.
Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
Applicants must be Highly Qualified by their start date - Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have: Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota’s standard; A mininum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended OR An Associate’s (or higher) degree; Minnesota’s standard: An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree OR Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment. District will pay for the exam if not already obtained.
Working with children
Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats
Developing collaborative working relationship with students and staff
Using positive behavior intervention strategies
Resolving conflict effectively
Promoting positive environments by working effectively with diverse students, staff, families and communities
Using computer software such as email, Microsoft office and Google Drive
Organizing and managing time effectively
Working in a flexible and adaptable manner with a tolerance for ambiguity
Modeling the attributes of an efficacious learner: resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem solver and skilled communicator.

Responsibilities

Assisting special education students with daily activities including academic, social, motor and/or functional tasks
Observing, collecting, documenting and reporting data as requested
Carrying out the special education needs, goals and objectives of students as communicated by the special education teacher
Participating in IEP conferences as requested.
Insuring that vulnerable students are adequately supervised
Using adaptive equipment correctly and safely
Supporting students who display aggressive, abusive or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior as outlined on the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
Following all district procedures and policies for maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students and staff
Assisting students with the self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks.
Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.
Operating adaptive equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and insuring their safe and proper use
Keeping all student information strictly confidential
Communicating with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting Practices Act (FERPA) and District policy
Participating in required training
Working as a team to support student learning
Participating in staff team meetings when requested.
Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator Special Education Supervisor.