Instructional Support Paraeducator Elementary

Fountain Hills Unified School District

Job Location:

Fountain Hills, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Support the Special Education teacher in implementation of an appropriate Special Education Program for special needs students. Work closely with special needs students on a regular basis to assist in providing them with the physical help emotional support and academic reinforcement needed to meet individual students educational plans

MAJOR TASKS:

Assist special education teacher and staff in developing plans for meeting students individual goals and objectives.
Selects classroom materials appropriate to implement goals and objectives.
Work without direct supervision with individuals or groups of individuals on concepts introduced by the supervising teacher.
Assist special needs students in the general education classrooms.
Implement strategies techniques and modifications unique to the special needs students as the need arises or as required.
Gather data and disseminate information and reports to special education staff and parents.
Participate in IEP meetings as necessary.
Oversee special education program if situation arises which demands attention of the special education teacher.
Maintain confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students following all FERPA policies and Laws.
Participate in training sessions e.g. Crises Prevention Intervention CPR/FA conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills.
Develops and maintains understanding of individual students their needs interests abilities and disabilities.
Complete Medicaid Direct Service Claiming (MIPS) forms on a monthly basis
Monitor students behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Accompany students to and from class if needed
Reinforce therapy goals and skills
Assist student to stay on task redirect/refocus and offer praise and contingency rewards.
Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior.
Maintain professionalism when working with families. Refrains from becoming personally involved outside of school.
Assists in modifying classroom and homework of students requiring modifications.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

MAJOR TASKS:

Assist special education teacher and staff in developing plans for meeting students individual goals and objectives.
Selects classroom materials appropriate to implement goals and objectives.
Work without direct supervision with individuals or groups of individuals on concepts introduced by the supervising teacher.
Assist special needs students in the general education classrooms.
Implement strategies techniques and modifications unique to the special needs students as the need arises or as required.
Gather data and disseminate information and reports to special education staff and parents.
Participate in IEP meetings as necessary.
Oversee special education program if situation arises which demands attention of the special education teacher.
Maintain confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students following all FERPA policies and Laws.
Participate in training sessions e.g. Crises Prevention Intervention CPR/FA conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills.
Develops and maintains understanding of individual students their needs interests abilities and disabilities.
Complete Medicaid Direct Service Claiming (MIPS) forms on a monthly basis
Monitor students behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Accompany students to and from class if needed
Reinforce therapy goals and skills
Assist student to stay on task redirect/refocus and offer praise and contingency rewards.
Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior.
Maintain professionalism when working with families. Refrains from becoming personally involved outside of school.
Assists in modifying classroom and homework of students requiring modifications.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.