What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional/Job Coach - B.E.S.T Program position at Bellevue, NE?
Applications are being accepted for a 7 hour per day Special Education Paraprofessional / Job Coach position at the Support Center.
The Bellevue Public Schools' B.E.S.T. Program was established in 2011 to serve the transition needs of developmentally disabled young adults, ages 18-21. This program emphasizes skill development in functional academics, personal management, motor development, vocational development, communication and social skills, and independent living. Students, according to their Individual Education Program (IEP_, are taught the necessary skills needed for competitive employment, volunteer activities, or sheltered workshops.
The position of Job Coach is to provide training and support for students, business co-workers, families, and district personnel to ensure success during the worksite rotations and community interactions. The Job Coach will work under the supervision of the B.E.S.T. teaching staff to ensure that students have safe and enriching work experiences.
Duties include supervising and working with students both one on one and in small groups when needed assisting the teacher. Duties also include lifting, giving physical assistance, assisting in the lunchroom, and with toileting, transportation, and recreational activities in all areas of the building. Required qualifications are that the applicant not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself / herself or others with or without reasonable accommodations, and must be capable of regularly attending to the duties of the position assigned and for the duration of the assignment. This position is subject to a veterans preference. Duty hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 7 : 45 a.m. to 3 : 15 p.m.
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