SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR-MODERATE TO SEVERE

1. Under direction of teacher, provides individualized instruction by matching instruction to needs of each pupil;
2. Assists with supervision of classroom, outdoor playground, and field trip activities to direct pupils into safe activities and relationships;
3. Works with pupils individually or in small groups to tutor, reinforce, or follow-up learning activities;
4. Implements assigned sections of pupil behavior management plans, which may involve use of approved behavior modification, physical management techniques or other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behavior;
5. Helps pupils learn normal speech patterns by helping them produce sounds, words, and sentences;
6. Helps pupils to be self-reliant, relate to individuals and groups who are not handicapped, and to learn how to sequence tasks;
7. May pick up breakfasts/lunches from a nearby area school lunchroom; prepare lunch trays and, under direction of certificated staff, feeds students unable to feed themselves;
8. Works cooperatively with others in providing specialized physical health care services and performing standardized procedures in compliance with legal requirements, rules, and regulations.
9. May participate as a member of the appropriate team or committee to assist staff with developing and implementing individual or site crises management plans;
10. Accompanies or Assists students to and from school bus or other transportation and in moving to/from activities on school site or campus; rides with pupils on bus which transports pupils to/from school, as appropriate;
11. Accompanies and assists certificated personnel during the transporting and instruction of student in off-campus or community-based settings;
12. Gives guidance and provides an example for pupils in various areas such as academic learning, communication, vocational skills, social and leisure skills, physical development and fitness, and personal hygiene;
13. Confers on a regular basis with teacher in regard to planning and scheduling activities, instructional goals and objectives, pupil progress, and pertinent health or behavior problems;
14. Assists teacher in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment; assists teacher with implementation of students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP) through instruction in a variety of activities, such as nature study, singing, dancing and sports;
15. May perform one or more of the following procedures, after receiving appropriate training, as they pertain to the individual student: suctioning, when needed to clear air passages, including care of suction machine and attachments, tracheotomy tube and skin around intuition; tube replacement; gastrostomy tube feeding, including care of gastrostomy tube, equipment and skin around intuition; catheterization and care of supplies and equipment; colostomy, iliostomy care, and care of supplies, adjuncts and equipment; oxygen administration and proper use and care of equipment, including monitoring of flow control oxygen level; emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until paramedics or other medical assistance is available;
16. Administers first aid; with assistance and direction, establish and maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures which may include administration of medication;
17. Updates and maintains medical records; initiates and completes reports and records, such as accident and incident reports;
18. Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with legal requirements and policies;
19. Attends inservice and staff meetings as required;
20. Assists lifting of students in/out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment;
21. Assists staff member in positioning students and in rendering various forms of personal care such as toileting and diapering; assists students in dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming, eating and feeding;
22. Under the direction of the school administrator and the procedure observed by a certificated staff member, assists students with taking medication;
23. Performs routine clerical tasks; operates duplicating machines; assembles material for classroom projects; prepares material and masters; answers telephone; may perform incidental typing tasks;
24. Perform related duties, as assigned.

Optional Second Language Requirement
Some positions in this classification may require ability to speak, read and write a second language in addition to English.

Physical Abilities:
40 lb. lifting/carrying weight requirement.
Sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time; bending; stooping; twisting at waist; lifting and carrying students and equipment; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office or specialized equipment; seeing to monitor students during indoor/outdoor activities; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students.

Salary : $21