Support to Physical and Occupational Therapists Paraeducator, East Valley School District
About The Position
This position will be responsible for completion of the following items in addition to those listed in the Job Description (see above). All paraeducators must have completed the ETS Praxis, or obtained an AA Degree, or have earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits, or have completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying for a paraeducator position in the East Valley School District (documentation required at time of application). High School Diploma or Equivalent. Assist the physical and occupational therapists in the implementation of the therapy program and all other related services. Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times. Assist in basic or beginning self-help skills development, i.e. bathrooming, feeding, dressing, combing hair, buttoning, zippering, chewing, swallowing, brushing teeth, as outlined by supervising therapists. Assist the supervising therapists in maintaining accurate and current records for the students within the assigned caseload. Record progress of students on daily task sheets. Complete forms, record information accurately, and perform other secretarial tasks that are needed for the program. Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times. Will utilize district software programs, including; Skyward, Word, Excel and SMI. Maintain appropriate student records and other records as directed. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Required to have a current First Aid/CPR Card. Must be able to provide proof of immunization if born on or after 1/1/1957.
Requirements
- All paraeducators must have completed the ETS Praxis, or obtained an AA Degree, or have earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits, or have completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying for a paraeducator position in the East Valley School District (documentation required at time of application).
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Required to have a current First Aid/CPR Card.
- Must be able to provide proof of immunization if born on or after 1/1/1957.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physical and occupational therapists in the implementation of the therapy program and all other related services.
- Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.
- Assist in basic or beginning self-help skills development, i.e. bathrooming, feeding, dressing, combing hair, buttoning, zippering, chewing, swallowing, brushing teeth, as outlined by supervising therapists.
- Assist the supervising therapists in maintaining accurate and current records for the students within the assigned caseload.
- Record progress of students on daily task sheets.
- Complete forms, record information accurately, and perform other secretarial tasks that are needed for the program.
- Will utilize district software programs, including; Skyward, Word, Excel and SMI.
- Maintain appropriate student records and other records as directed.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
