Para Specialist: Heber Valley Elementary |
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Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Ability to stoop, crouch, bend, kneel and stand for long periods of time • Ability to assist in student medical procedures (including, but not limited to: support in g-tube feeding, physical therapy in a public swimming pool, changing diapers, etc.) • Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed (including, but not limited to: support with students who bite, kick, hit, spit, and can be verbally aggressive, etc.) • Ability to ride a bus and implement a support plan for student(s) riding the bus. • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student physical supports. • Willingness to complete an on-line training program with topics ranging from student interactions, student success, and professional conduct • Willingness to complete an on-line training program with topics emphasize managing aggressive student behavior • First Aid adult/child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to maintained for the duration of this position). • Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred. |
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PARA SPECIALIST @ HVE, 17 HOURS/WEEK Essential Job Functions This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties: • Assist in health plans for identified students in the school setting • Assist with students identified as requiring a behavioral intervention plan in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in small group, 1:1, and large-group instruction • Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful re-integration with peers in the school setting. • Assist school nurses in the preparation and delivery of health-related needs of the students. • Assist teachers in preparation and delivery of materials specific to student’s individual learning needs • Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities • Assist students with an areas of speech/language affecting successful communication • Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities • Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) and school nurse(s) on a regular basis • Coordinate activities with teachers on a regular basis • Assist the teacher and the school nurse in the maintenance of records • Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports • May escort students to and from locations • Use computers and related technologies as needed by the program goals. • Professionally interact with students, staff, and community • Comply with all district policies and procedures • Perform related duties as assigned
• Ability to assist in the carrying out of Emergency Response Protocols for Behavior Intervention Plans and Health Plans during safety incidents. |
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