Instructional AssistantParaeducator 11

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JOB TITLE : Instructional Assistant / Paraeducator

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

UPDATED : FY 2014

POSITION OBJECTIVES : To assist and supervise assigned special education students instructionally behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program working with individuals and / or small groups; to play a supportive role in assessing the progress and needs of assigned students and participate in developing and modifying individualized instructional programs. Assigned students may include students on the spectrum of autism multi-handicapped students emotionally and behaviorally challenged students as well as other students on Individual Educational Programs 504 Plans and Act 230 Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adapt general classroom material / methods as appropriate to meet the needs of students in consultation with classroom and / or special education teacher.
• Participate in various community activities and field trips with students.
• Assist in the administration of informal assessments to determine student progress and / or level of achievement.
• Assist in developing compiling and organizing instructional materials under the direction of the classroom teacher or special educator.
• Play a supportive role in evaluating student progress problems and needs. Participate in developing formats for student instruction and teaching strategies and other activities as assigned. Conduct task analysis and data collection on student performance.
• Assist students as required with toileting self-care eating wheelchair transport and transfer. Check and adjust hearing aids and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain working files record grades and gather and record a variety of data related to student performance progress and behavior.
• Make photocopies order supplies and perform related office work.
• Participate in team meetings upon request to assist in developing student plans and assessing and evaluating student needs and progress. Confer with teachers parents and administrators as appropriate concerning various matters pertaining to the students.
• Administer first aid and CPR if necessary.
• Assist students physically as required. Such could include implementing non-aversive restraint techniques in accordance with established protocols as necessary.
• Attend and participate in all relevant training sessions meetings and professional growth activities as requested and / or required.
• Assist with the transportation of assigned students as requested.
• Process routine communications such as parent logs permission slips meeting reminders staff meeting notices and the like.
• Implement instructional and behavioral programs for students under the general direction of classroom and / or special education teachers. This includes working with students both individually and in small groups in a variety of academic areas and life skills.
• Implement and practice behavior management / modification plans and programs for and with students. Assist and / or instruct students in basic life skills such as general behavior dressing / undressing for outdoors toileting care of belongings insertion and adjustment of hearing aids and use of other special equipment and other areas as assigned.
• Supervise student(s) when teacher is absent from the room.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Direct to moderate technical supervision is received from a classroom or special education teacher. General supervision is received from the school principal or director of special education services. Performs many duties independently.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : No formal supervisory duties. May train assist and occasionally direct junior co-workers and parent volunteers but generally works along with those persons.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in addition to the following :

Frequency

Code

Description

Sometimes

activity may exist sporadically but not on a consistent basis

Occasionally

activity exists on a consistent basis for less than 1 / 3 of the time

Frequently

activity exists from 1 / 3 of the time up to 2 / 3 of the time

Constantly

activity exists for 2 / 3 or more of the time

Not applicable

NA

activity is not present in the position

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS : Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above in addition to the following (Indicate appropriate code from above) :

Frequency Code

Essential

Not Essential

SITTING

STANDING

WALKING

SEEING

HEARING

TALKING

DEXTERITY (hands / fingers)

USE OF COMPUTERS AND EQUIPMENT

LIFTING

up to 10 lbs.

10-25 lbs.

25-50 lbs.

50-100 lbs.

100 lbs.

CARRYING

up to 10 lbs.

10-25 lbs.

25-50 lbs.

50-100 lbs.

100 lbs.

BENDING / STOOPING

PUSHING / PULLING

TWISTING

CLIMBING

BALANCING

CROUCHING

KNEELING

CRAWLING

REACHING (i.e. overhead)

HANDLING

DRIVING

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS (hands feet)

MANAGING STRESS

RESOLVING CONFLICTS

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : While performing the duties of this job the employee shall be exposed to the following :

Frequency Code

EXPOSURE (dust dirt)

EXPOSURE (extreme heat non-weather flames)

NA

EXPOSURE (extreme cold non-weather)

NA

EXPOSURE (fumes odors)

EXPOSURE (viruses infectious diseases)

EXPOSURE (water)

EXPOSURE (hazardous equipment)

NA

EXPOSURE (chemicals hazardous materials)

UNEVEN TERRAIN

OUTDOOR WEATHER CONDITIONS

VIBRATION / NOISE

HEIGHTS

NA

Definitions - Physical Demands

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Skills

System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1