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.

PARA SPECIALIST @ MES, 27 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.