Full Time Paraprofessional - St. David Unified School District

St. David Unified School District

Job Description

JOB TITLE:                       Paraprofessional – Special Education

CLASSIFICATION:            Level 2

SUMMARY                         Under the supervision of certified teaching staff, assists in the education of students                                                   with special needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• Implement daily lesson plans including academic, social, and functional activities as indicated in the IEP and as per teacher lesson plans .

• Organize/prepare instructional material for students.

• Provide direct student instruction (individual or group) from lesson plans or teacher direction.

• Maintain logs for assigned student(s).

• Provide informal evaluation of IEP goal attainment and report to assigned teacher.

• Assist classroom teacher as time and conditions permit.

• Design, implement, and enforce behavior management plans as developed by the teacher.

• Provide physical assistance to assigned students, as needed. This includes all activities during school hours, on campus or off (e.g., field trips, assemblies, playground, etc).

• Provide individualized "life skill" assistance as described in the IEP (e.g., toileting, feeding, etc.).

• Follow proper techniques in handling, lifting, and carrying students.

• Assist in therapy (physical, occupational, speech, etc.) as instructed, and as explained in the IEP.

• Maintain student confidentiality, while ensuring the teacher and principal are informed of important aspects in the student's activities.

• Provide recess and lunch duties as assigned.

• Attend mandatory District trainings and orientations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual will supervise assigned student(s) on campus as directed by administration and/or teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS

• Work with individual student needs as prescribed by the IEP
• Work with a diverse range of staff and students
• Be consistent and fair in dealing with behavioral concerns
• Follow oral and written directions
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Work as a member of a team
• Assume some independence in carrying out a student’s IEP  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFICATION

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class One Arizona Fingerprint clearance
• Prior job related experience with a preference in school-related job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or mildly restrain a student in accordance with the IEP.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.