HPE Special Education Paraprofessional 26-27

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 non-instructional activities
• Clerical tasks - charting data collecting record-keeping 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