Site Trainer/Paraprofessional

Delaware County Intermediate Unit•Morton, PA

48d

About The Position

The job of Site Trainer is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program throughout the community with specific responsibilities for assisting in the assessment process of students referred with special needs; documenting information on student's performance; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Job related experience is desired

Nice To Haves

college credits preferred
must acquire Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status as required by PA Chapter 14

Responsibilities

Adapts site activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Assists the assigned teacher in developing and maintaining an environment conducive to maximize learning for the purpose of implementing curriculum and instruction.
Attends meeting and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Become familiar with methods and materials that are used with students within the program assigned for the purpose of maintaining a positive learning environment.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of sharing information related to assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Document data under the supervision of assigned teacher for the purpose of supporting progress monitoring of students.
Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed.
Work independently with students on a one to one basis or in small group settings as assigned by teacher for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans and ensuring students' success.
Assists with clerical activities (e.g. copying, collating, mailings, filing, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of insuring materials and information is available.
Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with activities of daily living (e.g. bathrooming, feeding, and dressing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.