What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL position at Brisbane School District?
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing academic, daily living and special health care activities as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Essential Duties:
• Assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip, and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills as assigned; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed.
• Explain and assure student understanding of classroom assignment and homework instructions; assist assigned teacher with the implementation and planning of lesson plans and instructional activities; assist with the implementation of behavior intervention strategies as directed.
• Escort students to and from buses, classes, and other locations as assigned; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required.
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation.
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition as required; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments.
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives as assigned; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives as required.
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing instructional materials as required; grade student tests and assignments; record grades as required.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment as required.
• Maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities and assigned duties as required.
• Provide classroom support to teacher by setting up work areas, decorations, equipment and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment such as copiers, laminators, audio-visual devices, computers and assigned software; utilize medical instruments, and equipment as required; assist students with using adaptive equipment.
• Communicate with students in English to facilitate the learning process as assigned by the position.
• Assist students with the development of social, vocational, and money-counting skills as directed; monitor and assist students at work sites.
• Participate in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food for special education students as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience working with children with special education needs in an organized setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.
A more detailed job description is available upon request from the Brisbane School District Office.
The Brisbane School District Board of Trustees prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived characteristics set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code and Section 220 of the Education Code, and age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, national origin, race or ethnic group, religion, veteran status, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 4030)
Final candidate must submit recent TB test results showing proof that she/he is free of active tuberculosis. Final candidate will be fingerprinted, the results of which could affect employment. Final candidate must have an original social security card for employment. At least 2 references must be listed.
