What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para-Professional (Special Education) position at Fort Gibson Public School?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Para-Professional (Special Education)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Special Services Administrator and Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges
- Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education
- Must maintain a para-professional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year
- Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current
- Record of good attendance on the job
- Clear criminal history record
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
- Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
- Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
- Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor's.
- Promote a positive professional image.