POSITION TITLE:
Paraeducator MoCI Classroom
ASSIGNMENTS AVAIALABLE:
Classroom for Moderately Cognitively Impaired
WAGES:
According to MEA Contract
STARTING DATE:
As soon as possible.
REPORTS TO:
Classroom Teacher and Principal
LOCATION:
Clare-Gladwin Area School
JOB SUMMARY:
The Para-educator is responsible for assisting teachers, Itinerant staff and others in the support of instructional, health related, recreation and/or pre-vocational job training activities. The Para-educator may be assigned to one classroom or to a variety of assignments depending on the needs of the students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows all established policies, practices, and procedures in terms of duties and responsibilities of the position as delegated by the Area School Principal-Supervisor and/or Director of Special Education.
- Participates upon request in Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Provides ongoing educational assessment and documentation as required for the purpose of monitoring.
- Selects and adapts curricular materials and equipment to provide instruction with the consultation of the teacher and Itinerant staff.
- Maintains accurate records including attendance and daily lesson plans as required by CGRESD.
- Provides supportive services while maintaining structure within classroom to ensure the safety of students.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship with all staff that fosters recognition and respect for every individual within the school.
- Follows school building and district rules and procedures outlined by the Area School Principal – Supervisor and/or Director of Special Education.
- Is knowledgeable concerning administration of medication, health care procedures, and maintaining appropriate medical records.
- Implements a multi-faceted program dealing with potentially aggressive, self-stimulating or self-abusive behaviors, medically fragile students and multiple impairments.
- Stays current and informed of developed in own and related fields of Special Education.
- Other assigned duties and responsibilities not in conflict with Board policy and/or conditions of employment as outlined in the negotiated master agreement.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or equivalency required; two years college preferred. First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Work experience with individuals with developmental, emotional, physical and cognitive impairments preferred.
- Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis. Proven exercise in reasonable judgment in handling challenges until supervisory back-up is provided.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with students, parents, community, peers.
- Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
- Must be familiar with the terminology and provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Must meet requirements as stated in Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education R 340.1793.
- Must demonstrate cooperative and effective communication skills, both oral and written, and apply active listening skills.
- Must interact positively and possess patience, self-control and emotional stability when interacting with students, parents/guardians, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be able to be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel and hold, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. frequent fine finger and hand dexterity is used in the operation of a personal computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The noise level is generally low.
In the performance of this job, the individual may occasionally come in contact with unruly students and/or adults, and/or be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
