Instructional Assistant - Special Education (6.5 Hours) - Autistic Support

Cornwall-Lebanon School District•Lebanon, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting teachers with instructional support to meet the daily lesson plans provided by the teacher in order to meet the goals of each student’s IEP and to provide a safe and orderly environment. The incumbent treats the students with respect and understanding. The incumbent works with students with unique disabilities in an environment mixed with children with disabilities as well as little or no disabilities. The incumbent works with other members of the Department in meeting department goals and objectives in support of the CLSD mission to provide a social and educational environment for the students.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Paraeducators shall meet one of the following four qualifications: Have completed at least two years of post-secondary study.
Possess an associate degree or higher.
Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment.
Completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education.
Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.
CPR and First Aid training may be required based on the student’s IEP and medical assistance eligibility, and classroom type.
Ability to reach above and below the waist
Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body
Some Students may hit, kick or bite.
Frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional up to 100 pounds
Visual acuity
Auditory acuity
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.
Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.
Ability to define problems, collect and organize information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve the problem/handle the situation and use clear and good judgment.
Must be able to remain calm in what can become a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Institute or Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program, as directed by program needs.
be able to provide oral prompts
be able to understand behavioral patterns
CPR skill
understand basic terminology and various life skills disabilities
be highly organized
possess excellent communication skills
be highly confidential at all times
act as a team player
be able to deal with stressful situations
be flexible to work on multiple tasks
pay attention to detail
be able to learn new skills
possess empathy and understanding
be caring and patient
be consistent and flexible
maintain composure at all times and deal with constant change

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher to carry out the goals and objectives of the IEP.
Assist the classroom teacher with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
Provides instructional assistance to students individually or in small groups under the general direction of the teacher.
Assists the student to achieve the goals of their IEP.
Works with the classroom teacher to accomplish student goals.
Assists the classroom teacher in delivering appropriate accommodations and support for academic behavioral and life skills, for example: supervision, behavioral plans, inclusion, transitions, toileting assistance; adaptation to different teachers, making copies, preparing things to go home and assist teacher in preparing bulletin boards.
Assists teacher to maintain charts on student tasks and behavioral patterns.
Assists the student while the teacher is teaching a lesson or working on projects.
May meet students at the bus and escorts to and from the classroom.
Works with students to handle unforeseen situations.
Operates a variety of instructional media and office equipment.
Assists in the maintenance of classroom discipline in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Assists students to become self-sufficient so they can eventually perform these duties on their own.
Adapts to the student’s mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes.
Assists in the implementation and reinforcement of student needs and therapy programs developed by speech and language and other support staff.
May assist in the transfer of students from wheelchairs to classroom therapy equipment.
May assist in the implementation of integrated physical and/or occupational therapy at the direction of the therapist.
May assist students in toileting and personal hygiene activities.
Assists in performing various assignments on academic projects necessary to the student’s success.
May accompany students to specials, such as lunch, music, art, gym and etc.
Assists students on the computer, CD/tape players, e-mail and etc.
Helps organize students with regard to work folders and folders with information to be sent home.
Provides verbal and physical prompts to carry out routine for student.
Keeps teachers informed of student’s progress while attending specials.
May be requested to work with students, modifying the learning environment and minimizing distractions toward others in the classroom.
Demonstrates and maintains a positive attitude in the classroom encouraging students to do their best.
Assists teacher as a member of a team to handle student needs and issues and share the workload.
Attends and participates in special education meetings and training, when necessary.
Prepares special accommodations for students with special needs under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Performs other duties as requested.