Paraeducator II - (Special Edu Instructional Support)

JOB POSITIONS TO BE FILLED FROM THE ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE ESTABLISHED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT: (1) Permanent positions - up to 6.0 hrs/dayWork Year Length: School-Term (206 days/year - late August to mid June),(2) Substitute/On-Call THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHSAPPLICATION PROCESSComplete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.EXAMINATION PROCESS1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/FailApplications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date): 2. General Fitness Exam – Date: TBDThe General Fitness Exam will consist of an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position. For those passing the General Fitness / Performance Examination: 3. Structured Oral Interview – Date TBDThe Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position. A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.BASIC FUNCTIONUnder the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists in implementing instructional education programs for students who are medically fragile, with varied support needs, and performing specialized medical procedures as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICIS BETWEEN RELATED JOB CLASSESPositions in the Paraeducator II job classification provide instructional and physical assistance to students who are developing the foundation for progressive mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics, while also having significant medical conditions requiring ongoing support and administration of specialized medical procedures.All duties performed by a Paraeducator I may also be performed by a Paraeducator IIParaeducator I positions will primarily provide non-intrusive medical health assistance, and/or emergency specialized medical support, whereas a Paraeducator II may provide intrusive medical assistance, including daily specialized medical support. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESAssists teacher(s) with implementation of students' IEP goals and objectives through instruction and a wide variety of prescribed activities; reinforces classroom instruction through follow-up learning activities; provides additional tutoring to students in academic subject areas as assigned.Supports student medical needs by performing assigned medical procedures and health related interventions according to established guidelines and protocols, and as directed by professional medical staff, including catheterization, NG tube feeding, changing tracheotomy tubes and ties, machine suctioning, colostomy/ileostomy care, gastrostomy feeding, mechanical ventilation, nasal cannula, oxygen supplementation, syringe suctioning and related procedures.Provide primary care to students with physical handicaps requiring assistance with feeding, toileting and diapering, dressing (e.g. change of soiled clothing) and other related needs. Assist students in developing cognitive, gross and fine motor, feeding and self-help adaptive skills based on the curriculum and developmental plans established by speech and physical therapists, psychologists, special education teachers and other specialists.Establish and maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures, including administration of medication.Assists in gathering, assembling, and preparing various instructional materials and learning aides for delivering classroom instruction and related activities.Provides assistance with classroom, outdoor playground, cafeteria, and field trip travel supervision; ensures students are not leaving designated areas.May lift and/or assist in lifting students in and out of wheelchairs, braces, and varied orthopedic equipment, including assistance with performing manual tasks, getting on/off the school bus, and other positioning or locomotion needs.Confers with teacher(s), and other school personnel as appropriate, regarding programs and materials to meet student need.Directs students to engage safely in learning activities and school functions, and assists in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.Respond to emergency life threatening situations by administering to students' first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other life-sustaining efforts until paramedics or other medical assistance is available.Complete accident and incident reports on as needed basis; and may assist a school nurse in updating and maintaining medical records.Assists the teacher with behavior management and intervention plans; may record behavior incidents.Applies approved behavior intervention techniques to maintain student safety as required.Assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations using conflict resolution, crisis intervention, restraints, or assisting staff as appropriate;Assists students with personal care such as washing, grooming, toileting, and diaper changing.Assists in keeping classroom neat, clean, and safe; assists in developing and maintaining the classroom learning environment that enhances student learning.Reinforces functional academic concepts with music, puppets, big books and devices.Collaborates with other service providers such as speech and adaptive physical education specialist.Assists in hand-over-hand activities with students with limited fine motor skills.Assists with proctoring assessments, grading assignments and assisting in library research;Under the direct supervision and observation of a certificated staff, assists students with taking medication under prescribed policies and procedures.May rides with students on the bus which transports the students to and from school and assists students in moving to and from activities on school site or campus.Attends in-services and staff meetings as requiredMay assists the teacher with routine classroom clerical tasks such as making photocopies and preparing and assembling classroom materialsMay accompany students in vocational training setting and/or on community outings.Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with legal requirements and policiesPerforms other related duties as required