Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant

**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position it will be contingent on passing a physical.
** **This position is 7.
5 hours per day/185-day school year.
**This position is Open Until Filled.
Purpose Statement: The job of Emotionally Disabled Special Programs Education Assistant/Para Professional is done for the purpose/s of effecting positive behavior change in students; assisting the teacher in helping the identified students to reach academic standards; performing clerical related procedures in support of the instructional process; and complying with federal, state, county, and district regulations, policies, and procedures.
Essential Functions: • Assists in developing procedures and training materials for students with emotional disabilities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state, county and federal regulations.
• Attends meetings as requested (e.
g.
inservice training, workshops, IEP’s, Building Intervention Team, etc.
) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations and/or training for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behavioral disorder students.
• Implements programs for emotionally disabled students under direction of the teacher (e.
g.
behavioral plans, lesson plans, disciplinary actions, etc.
) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic and life skill success through a defined course of study while meeting their educational and developmental needs.
• Instructs identified students one on one or in small groups (e.
g.
math groups, providing proper examples, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.
) for the purpose of assisting students in making progress on their IEP goals.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.
g.
displays, bulletin board, copying, instructional materials, crafts, collecting & grading papers, etc.
) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records and materials.
• Prepares written and/or audio visual materials (e.
g.
daily log, recording observations, lesson materials, etc.
) for the purpose of conveying information related to the student/s.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
• Supervises individuals and/or small groups of identified students (e.
g.
field trips, classroom, bus, playground, lunch room, etc.
) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Other Functions: • Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid; adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; matching student to materials and delivery method; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems.
Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; M.
A.
N.
D.
T.
training; stages of child development; health standards and hazards; Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior modification; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes.
Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment.
In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting patience and compassion; working with frequent interruptions; and communicating with diverse groups.
Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures.
Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.
Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing.
The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
Experience Job related experience is required.
Education High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing Pre-Employment Proficiency Test Continuing Educ.
/ Training None Specified Certificates & Licenses CPR/First Aid Certificate; training provided Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance