Long-term Paraeducator Substitute - Physical Education

Maryland School For The BlindFullerton, MD
69d

About The Position

With supervision, assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs (IEP).

Requirements

  • Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of special education classroom principles and practices, and their application to the instruction of students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments including blindness preferred.
  • Experience instructing students with severe and profound disabilities, or students with emotional disorders and use of behavior management strongly preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of child development and visual impairment and related materials, i.e. large print and Braille preferred.
  • One year of experience in a youth leadership role preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of orthopedically disabled children including handling, lifting, positioning, and feeding techniques, and use of related equipment preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Gastrostomy tube (G-tube)/Medication Management Certification
  • Braille
  • Sign Language
  • Lifting, Transfers & Positioning/Mechanical Lift
  • Computer Skills
  • Driving Certification to transport students
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training

Responsibilities

  • Assists teacher with the development and implementation of classroom instruction including curricular programs, data collection and the creation of instructional materials.
  • Assists teacher in developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs.
  • Assists students in performance of personal hygiene tasks and toileting.
  • Supervises student activities, including getting into the pool when necessary.
  • Assists students with travel skills and concept development.
  • Programs and uses augmentative communication devices.
  • Uses and assists students with use of computers and iPads.
  • Provides vocational job coaching.
  • Uses sign language and Braille as needed.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Assist with G-tube feeding when necessary.
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