Bell Creek Middle School Special Education Instructional Assistant (24-25 School Year) - Hanover County Public Schools

** Minimum salary listed; salary offer will be based on related work experience. **
 
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the classroom teacher in delivering intervention and instruction to students with special needs by providing instructional, behavioral and personal care support; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher; however, the paraprofessional may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program when asked.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher as components of the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) in the least restrictive environment; 
• Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.); 
• Maintains a climate centered around the students that promotes dignity and respect;
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior and safety of students and staff;
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers; 
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another; 
• Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher; 
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or Special Education Senior Teacher, assists in maintenance of students' records through data collection;
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living, which may include: toileting, feeding, and positioning of students as well as instruction and support of other functional life skills; 
• Assists with medical related duties with assigned students as necessary; Provides basic first-aid and/or prescribed health care as necessary for special needs students (e.g., apnea, asthma or other respiratory conditions assistive devices, g-tubes, shunts, oxygen, technological dependence, tracheotomy tubes, medical devices, administers emergency medications, etc.);
• Assisting with carry-over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech; 
• Supervises and supports students on playground equipment, track, or other leisure activities out of doors on school grounds;
• Implements accommodations and modifications as determined by the IEP consistently
• Implements individual Behavior Intervention Plans, and school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports consistently;
• Supports students when they engage in challenging behaviors and teaches appropriate replacement behaviors;
• Supports inclusive instructional practices for students with disabilities;
• Adheres to federal and state laws, school policies, and ethical guidelines;
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.   
• Performs other related duties as assigned.