Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant
Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant
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Job Description
**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position it will be contingent on passing a physical.**
**This position is 7.5 hours per day/185day school year.
Purpose Statement:
The job of Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant/Para Professional is done for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; assisting the teacher in helping the identified students to reach academic standards; performing clerical related procedures in support of the instructional process; and complying with federal state county and district regulations policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with emotional disabilities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district state county and federal regulations.
Attends meetings as requested (e.g. inservice training workshops IEPs Building Intervention Team etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
Conducts workshops training inservice presentations and/or training for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behavioral disorder students.
Implements programs for emotionally disabled students under direction of the teacher (e.g. behavioral plans lesson plans disciplinary actions etc. for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.
Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e.g. math groups providing proper examples reading behavioral skills daily living skills writing verbal skills etc. for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. displays bulletin board copying instructional materials crafts collecting & grading papers etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records and materials.
Prepares written and/or audio visual materials (e.g. daily log recording observations lesson materials etc. for the purpose of conveying information related to the student/s.
Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.g. field trips classroom bus playground lunch room etc. for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Other Functions:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
SKILLS are required to perform multiple nontechnical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; matching student to materials and delivery method; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.A.N.D.T. training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards; Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior modification; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of jobrelated equipment. In working with others independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions; and communicating with diverse groups.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organizations services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40 sitting 30 walking and 30 standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
Experience
Job related experience is required.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
PreEmployment Proficiency Test
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Certificates & Licenses
CPR/First Aid Certificate; training provided
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Employment Type
Full-Time
