Paraeducator - Substitute

Eatonville School District • Eatonville, FL

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support our district's special education program which provides services to students with a variety of disabilities ranging from mild to moderate developmental disabilities to severe and profound in the areas of speech, motor, social, behavioral, academic, and cognitive skills. This program may offer instruction focusing on modified curriculum, which may include a combination of the following: functional academics, daily living, prevocational/vocational, behavior and social skills, independent living skills, community access, and vocational skills. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include instruction of students, monitor student behavior, student hygiene, classroom housekeeping, and preparation of materials, testing, and data collection/reporting. Paraeducators work under the day-to-day direction of the staff member(s) supported, and under the direct supervision of the Principal, Principal Designee, or District Designee. Teachers and/or educational staff associates provide specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support. Paraeducators are responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern their work, and for acquiring and applying knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pass the Paraeducator assessment.
• Job related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Required to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Required to be restraint/de-escalation certified.
• May be required to be trained in instructional methodologies in such content areas as reading, writing, and mathematics, and in such special education areas as student restraint, safely, medication, etc.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Able to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be difficult and challenging to engage.
• Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Constantly exhibit command and proper annunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
• Skills in the use of office and computer equipment and use standard office software and student information system software.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom.
• Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, to include diapering.
• May provide colostomy care including emptying colostomy bags and cleaning of the skin.
• May provide catheterization.
• May administer tube feedings and/or medication(s) as authorized by the school nurse and supervisory staff.
• May provide health services and assistance to include changing dressings, assisting with oxygen, assisting with insulin, assisting with nebulizers or inhalers, and assisting with walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches.
• Teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Facilitates student involvement in school activities and/or community access.
• Takes action, or assist in taking action, to restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures.
• Assist in implementing physical and occupational therapy plans by working with students to increase range of motion, mobility, and positioning.
• May escort students in one-on-one or small groups to and from recess and playground, to and from bus locations, and may be required to ride on the bus with student(s).
• May oversee student safety by such activities as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, crossing guard duty, hallway supervision, etc.
• Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.
• Document behavior of students to assist teacher in assessing progress with education plans.
• Maintain, or assist in maintaining, student weekly progress reports.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.
• May attend building meetings and events i.e. staff meetings, open house, and/or related in-service activities/workshops.
• May serve on building committees.
• May attend program meetings and events, i.e. department meetings, open house, and or related in-service activities/workshops.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long term disability plans provided through and in accordance with the rules of School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB); must meet annual minimum hours requirement.
• Retirement Benefits: Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); must meet minimum hours requirement.
• Paid Leave Benefits: accumulate sick leave in accordance with state law I-1433.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED