Para 1, ESE
About The Position
The Paraprofessional 1, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), assists school staff in the care and management of enrolled students while they are at school. Duties are performed under the direction of the teacher and supervised by the principal, who evaluates performance through observation, critiques, and/or records and reports. The role supports students with disabilities in a Blended PreK class, including assistance with personal care, mobility, medical procedures, communication, instruction, behavior, and community-based activities. District employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; act with civility, respect, and professionalism; and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. Responsibilities and tasks listed are not exhaustive and may change based on district needs.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
- Assists the teacher with transported students in getting on and off the bus safely at the school site.
- Assists students with personal hygiene needs, such as toileting, diapering, laundering, bathing, and dressing, as directed by the teacher.
- Lifts, carries, and positions students in the classroom, therapy, and other areas, as trained.
- Prepares meals, including blending or chopping food, and feeds students as needed and as directed by the teacher.
- Assists students with first aid as needed.
- Performs duties related to medical equipment and student procedures, such as tube feeding and catheterization, as trained.
- Provides care, well-being, and supervision for students with disabilities under the teacher’s direction.
- Positions students in and out of wheelchairs and other medical equipment, as trained.
- Reports necessary student information to teachers.
- Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
- Maintains positive, professional communication with students, staff, and parents, as applicable, under the instructor’s direction.
- Assists with implementing the classroom management system under the teacher’s direction.
- Assists with implementing and using sign language or augmented communication systems related to students’ communication needs.
- Implements instructional activities, including reading aloud, small-group subject lessons, art, music, and cooking activities, under the teacher’s direction.
- Performs light custodial duties related to safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by students.
- Assists students with community-based instruction and training on and off campus.
- Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in classrooms, lunchrooms, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities.
- Participates in parent involvement activities, which may include conferences, under the teacher’s direction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
