Life Skills/PALS Teacher [XT30]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Program For Adaptive Living Skills (PALS) Teacher is done for the purpose of providing adapted/accommodated grade level academics and age appropriate living skills to students on IEPs with severe cognitive disabilities and/or profound physical limitations; providing for the supervision and instruction of severely special needs students; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. This job reports to the Building Principal.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Read technical information
Compose a variety of documents
Facilitate group discussions
Solve practical problems
Instructional procedures and practices
Age appropriate student activities
Safety practices and procedures
Conflict resolution
Stages of child development/ behavior
Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather, collate, and/or classify data
Use job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operate equipment using standardized methods
Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Work with a variety of data
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate
Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Working as part of a team
Working with constant interruptions
Job related experience is required
Bachelors degree in job-related area
Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Certificate, endorsement and Highly Qualified Status
Current MANDT Certification
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities

Adapts grade level academics and/or appropriate living skill materials for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and the IEP.
Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual educational plans.
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
Attends meetings, workshops, professional development activities and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, current best practices, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives, and meeting IEP objectives.
Communicates with professional personnel and parents/guardians (e.g. teachers, parents, counselors and/or participates in IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing effective classroom programs, addressing the needs of individual students and maintaining equitable schedules.
Instructs and monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, classroom, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and meeting the requirements of the IEP.
Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Meets with a team of school professionals, parents, and other involved persons for the purpose of developing an IEP that will promote growth in students, living skills and academic areas.
Participates in the development and implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or District benchmarks as well as meeting District, State, and Federal guidelines.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, advancement in IEP objectives, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Provides quality instruction, support, care, and supervision (e.g. transfer, shower, change diapers, feed with tubes, administer medicine, perform motor programs, etc.) for the purpose of helping students safely learn academics and life skills in a healthy environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.