Preschool Special Education 11 SUPPORT Full day

GENERAL SUMMARY

This positions responsibilities are to assist certificated staff in a variety of activities for preschool special education students including instructing students individually or in small groups and supervising student behavior and supervising student activities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the individual assignment the Paraeducator - Preschool Special Education may perform all or a combination of the following:

1. Provides instruction and other assistance to special needs preschool students ages 3 to 5 in a partially self-contained/partially integrated program. Works with students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff.

with instructor and program specialists concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of professional staff in implementing a targeted program.

students focused on specific tasks. Supervises student behavior in the classroom on the playground at bus area on field trips in washrooms and at other sites as needed. Accompanies students to from and during specialists activities. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety socialization and individual growth.

students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery.

and maintains effective communication with students staff and parents for student progress safety and community with parent and student volunteers in program activities.

assistance to physically handicapped students such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene.

physical safety and well-being of students; assists students with entering and exiting buses getting in and out of chairs or wheelchairs getting on and off a toilet diapering and in other forms of personal and interpersonal conduct. Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate; tracks and dispenses authorized medication as required.

and sets up snacks and lunches for children;prepares specialized food and sets up adaptive equipment orders snack items and paper products. Maintains inventory of food service supplies; teaches children basic food preparation skills. Assists children with eating and associated social behaviors. Cleans up after meals; wipes and disinfects tables and counter areas.

students with self-help skills; teaches them to put on and remove clothes eat properly use the toilet and care for other aspects of personal safety cleanliness and hygiene.

students with physical movement and exercise; follows specific regimen developed by therapist.

accompany instructor when visiting the students in their home settings. Assists in documenting the visit and recording observations.

cleanliness and order of classroom and toys and equipment. Maintains assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

qualified district staff to student problems.

duplicates collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.

assist instructor in maintaining logs charts and other records for assessment of student progress. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines.

related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

log of students transportation information according to program requirements.

in a variety of meetings and training sessions.

have flexible hours to allow employee to participate in family and/or community activities related to program objectives.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director for Special Services; receives guidance from assigned certificated staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to shift task and prioritiesrequired to deal with a wide range of student behaviors; required to deal with a wide range of physical and emotional disabilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; exposed to student noise levels; required to lift students weighing up to fifty (50) move and position students and equipment; playground supervision and bus loading requires working outdoors in inclement weather; required to attend to students personal hygiene; may be exposed to biting behavior; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Education training skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment with experience working with preschool students and special needs students preferred.

Allowable Substitutions

Not applicable.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated skill in reading writing and communicating. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments. Knowledge of physical disabilities and behavior disorders. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques. Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures. Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping. Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation abuse injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Hepatitis-B immunization is to obtain first-aid/CPR certification. Must complete Right Response Training and receive qualifications within the first 3-6 months of hire date. TB Testing and MMR Vaccine required.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Paraeducator/Special Services

CONDITIONS