What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Support Paraeducator - Middle School position at Fountain Hills High School?
Support the Special Education teacher in implementation of an appropriate Special Education Program for special needs students. Work closely with special needs students on a regular basis to assist in providing them with the physical help, emotional support, and academic reinforcement needed to meet individual student’s educational plans
MAJOR TASKS:
- Assist special education teacher and staff in developing plans for meeting students’ individual goals and objectives.
- Selects classroom materials appropriate to implement goals and objectives.
- Work without direct supervision with individuals or groups of individuals on concepts introduced by the supervising teacher.
- Assist special needs students in the general education classrooms.
- Implement strategies, techniques and modifications unique to the special needs students as the need arises or as required.
- Gather data and disseminate information and reports to special education staff and parents.
- Participate in IEP meetings as necessary.
- Oversee special education program if situation arises which demands attention of the special education teacher.
- Maintain confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students, following all FERPA policies and Laws.
- Participate in training sessions, e.g. Crises Prevention Intervention, CPR/FA, conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills.
- Develops and maintains understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and disabilities.
- Complete Medicaid, Direct Service Claiming (MIPS), forms on a monthly basis
- Monitor student’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Accompany students to and from class if needed
- Reinforce therapy goals and skills
- Assist student to stay on task, redirect/refocus and offer praise and contingency rewards.
- Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior.
- Maintain professionalism when working with families. Refrains from becoming personally involved outside of school.
- Assists in modifying classroom and homework of students requiring modifications.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Salary : $16 - $19
