SUMMARY: A para educator instructs students in an individual or group setting. He/She helps with assigned learning activities and provides assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide one-on-one instruction/supervision in self-contained classroom as needed.
2. Keep student/staff information confidential.
3. Provide instructional support to students in accordance with teacher directions.
4. Record data on individual student progress in the curriculum and behavior program.
5. Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting, teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.
6. Work cooperatively with members of the team.
7. Develop a rapport with special needs or at-risk students.
8. Perform computer tasks that are needed for the program as directed by supervisors.
9. Be familiar with special education and district policies and procedures.
10. Promote student independence in the school setting.
11. Refer concerns for safety, health and discipline to the supervising teacher or principal.
12. Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by the teacher or administrators.
13. Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques.
14. Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending and working or sitting on the floor with students, based on student needs.
15. Ability to attend to personal care of students, such as; toileting, lifting, transferring, changing, feeding and providing other services, depending on the needs of the student(s).
16. Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.
17. Playground and lunchroom supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of college credits required or completion of Praxis Exam with a passing score.

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