What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special education assistant position at University Instructors?
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities :
- Assist teachers with instruction and activities within the classroom.
- Assist students with being included and involved with non-disabled peers.
- Assist students with building up their independent skills.
- Supervise conduct and behavior of students in both formal and informal areas on or about the school premises as assigned by the principal or supervisor.
- Utilize escalation prevention and de-escalation techniques.
- Assist students with the necessary self-help requirements such as changing, diapering, toileting help, tube feeding, etc.
consistent with procedures prescribed with assigned program.
- Assist with implementation of IEPs and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Assist students with self-monitoring of behavior.
- Provide positive behavior support when student(s) complete requested tasks.
- Perform basic office, clerical, and instructional tasks such as recording and charting observed behaviors of a student.
- Assist student(s) with completing assigned schoolwork.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Compliance with all Board policies, rules, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Experience in working with students in formal and informal activities and instructional settings.
- Course work in managing and attending to students with special needs.
- Specific course work or experience in reduction of aggression and self-injurious behaviors.
- Experience or training in restraint training.
- Ability to show flexibility and good judgment.
- Ability to use excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, students, and community.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
- Be at least 18 years of age
- High School diploma OR recognized equivalent
- Must have or be willing to obtain SafetyCares and / or Right Response training.
- Ability to maintain strong productive relationships with other employees, parents, and students.
- Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and program.
- Willingness to perform tasks as assigned.
Meet ONE of the following requirements :
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
- An associate’s degree (or higher) OR
- Completion and passage of a state or local academic assessment.
Employment Requirements After Hire :
- Completion of New Employee Orientation within 30 days.
- Completion of online workplace training within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Washington State mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program training, by state-established timelines.
Compensation
$27.40 Hourly
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Last updated : 2024-11-19
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