ASD Paraprofessional

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

• Must possess assign language proficiency level ofSURVIVAL PLUS upon employmentaccording to the AIDB evaluation system. Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).

• One (1) year experience working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing children

• Must have one (1) year of experience with children in an educational setting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Care & Supervision

• Direct Assistance: Work one-on-one with students as needed and assist teachers and staff with individual student(s) as assigned.

• Specialized Care: Physically assist with the lifting and other needs of assigned wheelchair-bound and/or physically disabled students.

• Student Monitoring: Cover supervision of students in ISS (In School Suspension) and/or other locations as needed.

• Event Support: Transport and chaperone student(s) to from and while on field trips other school-sponsored events and trips.

• Campus Duties: Perform lunch duty in the office and cafeteria as assigned both independently and with student(s) as needed.

• Transportation Supervision: Perform bus duty as needed which involves supervision of students in the cafeteria assisting with ensuring students get on the correct bus and ensuring medicines are distributed to the bus driver/aide.

• Activity Assistance: Assist with extracurricular activities especially those assigned to the department as well as Graduation Baccalaureate Awards Programs and other events as assigned.

Instruction & Classroom Support

• Instructional Support: Carry out instructional duties under teacher direction with student(s) as needed.

• Staff Relief: Fill in for teacher(s) when they are out of the classroom as requested and fill in for the secretary or other department staff when needed.

Performance & Administration

• Administrative Assistance: Assist teachers and staff with reproducing materials checking papers recording grades filing typing delivering copying laminating and performing other office duties as needed especially when not assigned to direct student care.

• Communication Skills: Must possess excellent communication skills and maintain professional conduct tact and friendliness toward parents and all other non-staff personnel.

• Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively as a team with other school personnel to best serve the student(s).

• Crisis Management: Address and deal with emergency situations in a calm and logical manner.

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

• Operational Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

• Departmental Placement: Paraprofessionals are assigned to a specific department; however assignments may be adjusted or reassigned by school administration based on the needs of the school.

• Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. to include pushing pulling and bending.

Professional Development

• Meetings & Training: Attend departmental meetings school-wide meetings in-services training sessions and workshops provided.

• Sign Language Proficiency:Obtain a sign language proficiency level of intermediate within the first 24 months and intermediate plus within the first 36 months of employment according to AIDBs evaluation system.

Upon offer of employment the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals qualifications and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Medication Training

• Behavior Management certification

• CPR every 2 years

• Blood Borne Pathogens

• Using an AED

• Mandatory Reporting DHR

• Policy and Procedure Review

• Erins Law

• Jason Flatt Act