Paraeducator

The Maryland School for the Blind•Nottingham, MD

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree, 48 college credits, or a ParaPro Assessment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
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 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.
Comprehensive knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, and Google Suite.
Ability to push and pull in excess of 100 pounds and ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelors 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 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.

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.