What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Para - Grandview (Level 2) position at Grandview Elementary?
Special Education Paraprofessional Job Description - Level 2
JOB SUMMARY: Assist students with disabilities who need support to access the curriculum and benefit from their educational placement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
85 % Reinforce Program Instruction
- Assist students with physical elements of hygiene, bath rooming, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering, transfers, etc.
- Assist students with daily transitions (e.g., transition between tasks and/or rooms, lunch, playground, etc.)
- Assist students in the general education classroom helping the student to access the curriculum under supervision of the special education teacher
- Assist the special education teacher in implementing student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and accommodations
- Assist in implementing behavior management programs
- Under supervision of special education teacher, reinforce instruction introduced by the student’s general and/or special education teacher(s)
- Monitor the student to ensure his/her safety and the safety of other persons
- Foster and encourage the independence of the student
- Assist with crisis intervention which includes physical restraints
- Establish a positive and nurturing relationship with the student
- Assist in supporting classroom discipline
- Assist student during field trips and other outings (e.g., assist transportation drivers secure wheelchairs when appropriate, on bus/van, assist students with orientation and mobility, assist teacher(s) in monitoring students for safety, etc)
- Collect and maintain data as directed by supervising teacher
10 % Student Supervision Responsibility
- Supervise and monitor students for appropriate behavior on playground, study hall, locker room lunchroom, hallway, etc.
- Inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems. Monitor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines
3 % Communication
- Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis
2 % Preparatory
- Assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials Perform related work as assigned or requested including attending professional development/meetings, in-services and workshops
Salary : $15