Special Education Assistant - Severely Mentally Handicapped One-on-One # 246 Walton Special Center

Stockton Unified School District•Stockton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The One-on-One Special Education Assistant supports a teacher or other certificated staff in providing instruction, care, housekeeping, and supervision for a severely mentally handicapped student ages 3–22. The assistant follows the assigned student as needed. If no student is available, the assistant may be temporarily assigned to a classroom within the same classification until a one-on-one student is assigned. The position receives direction from the teacher in charge. The assistant supports students’ academic, mobility, social, recreational, and personal-care needs, including helping with transportation between buses and classes, toileting, dressing, feeding, grooming, and bathing. The role may involve assisting students who lack control, changing diapers, and lifting or maneuvering students and mobility equipment. Some assignments may require Managing Assaultive Behaviors (MAB) training, depending on student needs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and compliance with No Child Left Behind paraprofessional requirements, through 48 or more semester units, an applicable certificate, or qualifying assessment/training. The posting also lists at least one year of experience working with students with disabilities and completion of college-level special education or related courses. A District First Aid Course Certificate must be obtained within six months of hire; CPR and a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate are preferred.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least 48 semester units or qualifying No Child Left Behind compliance through an applicable district/county certificate, assessment, or paraprofessional training; proof must be submitted with the application.
At least one year of experience working with students with disabilities.
Completion of college-level courses in special education or a related field.
Ability to demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students with severe mental and behavioral needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, therapists, and other certificated staff.
Ability to communicate satisfactorily orally and in writing and serve as an appropriate model.
Ability to gain students’ confidence and support their therapy, classroom, and recreational activities.
Ability to respond appropriately to student behavior and remain calm under stress.
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality and follow a work schedule that may change from day to day.
Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and operate office and educational equipment.
Ability to supervise students successfully and use safe working practices.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, which vary by student age group and may include prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and maneuvering students or mobility equipment; and lifting or supporting up to 150 pounds for Pre-K through third grade assignments or up to 200 pounds for fourth grade through adult assignments, with assistance if necessary.
District First Aid Course Certificate must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

CPR Certificate.
Valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
MAB (Managing Assaultive Behaviors) training, depending on student requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the student to and from buses and classes.
Teach and support independent mobility.
Assist instructional personnel in developing and implementing individual educational plans under teacher supervision.
Continuously assist and monitor the student during academic and recreational activities.
Tutor the student to reinforce and follow up on training and learning experiences.
Supervise the student during study, lunch, and play periods.
Support the development and maintenance of appropriate social behavior and self-reliance.
Assist in maintaining the student’s daily performance records.
Prepare instructional materials as needed; type and duplicate lessons, tests, and other materials as needed.
Operate audiovisual and other educational equipment.
Assist with serving food and teach self-feeding and grooming skills.
Assist the student with toileting, buttons, snaps, zippers, dressing, and other personal-care needs.
Clean the student when needed, change diapers, and bathe and dress the student.
Lift or move students as needed and assist with wheelchairs, walkers, and classroom activities.
Help keep the work area attractive.
Perform other related duties as assigned.