Inclusion Leader Advanced Expanded Learning Programs (North County)

The Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs is responsible for assisting individuals or small groups of K-12 student participants into a school district-funded before- and after-school program. This role assists with student participation in program through supervision behavior intervention medical health or physical assistance. The Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs ensures the program remains welcoming and nurturing for all student participants and guests while actively contributing to a strong supportive staff team.

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SCHEDULE:

• Program hours 6am to 8am and/or 1:30pm to 6pm M-F.

WORK DESIGNATION:

• In-Person

• Assist assigned participants with homework assistance enrichment and program activities and meals to support inclusion into the program; support participants during meal and snack times to ensure needs are met.
• Maintains safety and well-being of all participants; implements de-escalation techniques and interventions for high-risk behaviors such as self-harming eloping and aggression.
• Guides participants by using a variety of techniques including non-verbal role modeling emotional and physical support and positive youth development.
• Provides dignified assistance with the use of restroom facilities including diapering and clothing changes utilizing proper lifting and transfer techniques as required.
• Administers specialized health care support under the training and direction of a school or district nurse.
• Practices prompt-fading techniques to increase participant independence in program.
• Collaborates and communicates professionally and proactively with school staff and school administration parents and guardians and other Expanded Learning Programs staff members as needed.
• Participate in professional development and relevant training opportunities as appropriate for assigned position.
• Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County in the event of shift coverage

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with children ages 5-17 with special needs.
• A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience providing medical physical or high-acuity behavioral support to children ages 5-17 with special needs within a K-12 school district environment.

• Knowledge of best practices for supporting individuals with diverse physical cognitive behavioral and developmental needs (e.g. autism spectrum disorder ADHD mobility impairment).
• Excellent verbal communication skills when interacting with participants and tailors communication style to meet the diverse verbal and non-verbal needs of participants and partners.
• Ability to quickly build trust rapport and supportive relationships with participants parents/guardians and colleagues.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional composure when managing high-stress behavioral incidents or medical emergencies
• Proficiency in identifying behavioral triggers and implementing de-escalation techniques to ensure participant and staff safety.
• Ability to lift carry and position participants using proper ergonomic techniques
• Fine motor skills required to assist with medical equipment feeding diapering and personal hygiene tasks with precision and dignity
• Visual and auditory ability and physical capacity to quickly identify assess and respond immediately to elopement (running) or signs of distress

PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:

• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants
• Licensing state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted prior to reporting to work and include subsequent arrest notifications
• Negative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days prior to working on a school site and every four (4) years thereafter
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification must include Adult and Child/Infant obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute
• High School Diploma/GED (international degrees must be accompanied by a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation) AND successful completion of California Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE)/ Instructional Aide (IA) exam prior to first day of hire OR

• Completion of at least 48 college semester units (courses numbered 100 or above only) OR
• Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS) degree or higher (international degrees must be accompanied by a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation)