Paraeducator Special Education - Inclusion-Resource 6.5 hours per day

Chandler Unified School District•Chandler, AZ

45d

About The Position

Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individual education plan (IEP). Paraprofessional will provide support to students with a variety, identified under IDEA, needs in the general education setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
AA degree or, 60 semester hours from accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer and related software
Satisfactory criminal background check
Ability to exert 10-30 lbs of force, to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Manual dexterity to operate business related equipment
Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Responsibilities

Instruct, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
Translate, when required, (both oral and written) for parents, students, staff and others
Assist students requiring support in addressing person care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, use of emergency rescue medications etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in a school environment
Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team consisting of parent and school personnel for the purpose of assisting students in modifying behaviors that are in conflict with a positive academic and social environment
Transferring/lifting students for the purpose of assisting them in performing their daily activities
Assist students with various physical, emotional and academic needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P
Assist in provision of services for small groups or 1:1
Administering immediate basic first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students
Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher
Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips
Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
Participate in meetings and in service training as required for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving knowledge and skills beneficial to assisting in the classroom
Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
Be flexible and perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor
Accept responsibility for students well being and safety while they are in employee's care
Be alert to and reporting the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation
Assist in maintaining a quiet and orderly classroom environment
Operate and care for school district's equipment properly
Follow district policies as outlined
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
Function effectively as a team member
Be responsible, reliable and punctual
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Positively accepting direction
Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
Be a positive role model for students
Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner