Social Communication Support Paraprofessional - Special Education Programs 7 hrs/day - Conger Elementary

Klamath Falls City Schools • Klamath Falls, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Communication/Life Skills Support Professional is responsible for providing educational instruction to students in a highly structured classroom environment designed to promote developmental, intellectual, emotional, and social growth, as directed by the classroom teacher and related service providers. They will deliver instruction in areas such as reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Daily Living Skills. They will be trained and required to understand the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), implementation of specialized curriculums, and picture exchange and visual support systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Associate's Degree or pass paraprofessional skills testing prior to employment.
• Experience working with children.
• Successful completion of Oregon School-based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.
• Within 6 months of employment, will complete STAR training.
• Within 6 months of employment, will complete PECS I training.
• Within 6 months of employment, will complete Visual Schedules training.
• Within 6 months of employment, will complete basic ABA training with district Behavior Analyst.
• Within 1 year of employment, will become CPI certified.
• Computer experience with an emphasis in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; databases; and work in a networked environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of special education preferred.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, best practices in autism education.
• Effective communication with students and adults.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Flexible to learn new equipment and systems

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and individualized therapy in areas such as communication, behavior, social, and daily living skills to a diverse range of students or small groups of students in the area of their individualized IEP goals.
• Assist in the development of positive behavior and Implements student behavior protocols.
• Collect detailed behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions, logging all hours and data accurately.
• Assist in the analysis of trends in data and curriculum modification.
• Participate in all required training to be able to implement components of Applied Behavior Analysis under the guidance of the district Behavior Analyst, and address problem behaviors.
• Use and maintain student adaptive equipment and/ or augmentative devices needed for students.
• Participate in toilet training and other daily living activities that students are learning in the classroom/school setting.
• Remain constantly alert, attentive, and ready to respond to students' needs and any behavioral crisis.
• Recognize signs of frustration, anxiety, and anger in order to implement antecedent strategies and teach alternative behaviors which may prevent problem behavior.
• Promote the safety of self and students through adherence to safety policies through the use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), which may include body positioning, physical management techniques, universal precautions, and proper lifting of students.
• Participate in and attend in-services and specialized training related to strategies for working with the behavioral and educational needs of students experiencing autism, behavior management, and instructional curriculum.
• Other related duties as assigned by the teacher, Autism Specialist, Behavior Analyst, and/ or program administration.

Benefits

• Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district.
• PERS Retirement : The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree