Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma(must provide documentation)
- Associate Degree or higheror 48 credit hours of higher educationor pass a ParaPro testor ACT WorkKeys(must have one completed prior to being hired and provide documentation)
- Valid drivers license may be required
- Must be able to bend crouch kneel grasp lift to 50 lbs carry push and pull to assist children with disabilities
* OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred
Must be completed within the first 120 calendar days of employment (district provides training):
- 24 hour SDEParaprofessional training or SDE approved equivalent
- CPR and First Aid Training
- UniversalPrecautions Training (Bloodborne Pathogens)
Essential Job Functions:
- Direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students
- Maintain professionalism i.e. confidentiality adhere to school schedules refer parents/other professionals/phone calls to the teacher/principal regarding any questions clarifications other than routine matters
- Respect support and implement the philosophy of the classroom teacher in all environments at site
- Assist teacher(s) with the preparation of materials and classroom cleaning protocols
- Adheres to schedule assisting students with transitions as appropriate (lunch bathroom specials).
- Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing tableand/or toilet
- Assists student with diapering/toileting feeding/tube feeding needs as appropriate
- Collaborates with service providers PT OT SLP vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students
- Attend staffing and IEP meetings at the request of the team
- Supervise noninstructional activities
- Clerical tasks charting data collecting recordkeeping etc.
- Maintain required 6 hours of professional development (yearly)may include CPI training
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
- Attend staff meetings as requested
- Assist with special events as requested
- Assist with student needs as listed on IEP
- Performsall other duties asassigned by a supervisor
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority