Special Education Paraprofessional to support communication (Proficiency in American Sign Language)

Job Title:     Paraprofessional to support communication (Proficiency in American Sign Language)- Special Education

Job Summary:  

The purpose of this job is to assist the special education teacher in providing functional, instructional and behavioral support to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Essential Duties

1. Complies with assignments and extracurricular duties outlined by the supervising teacher or administrator.
2. Complies with all School Board Policies and State Laws relative to special education or general education classroom operations.
3. Maintains confidentiality of the students in their care, including student records, as well as student actions and behaviors in the school environment. 
4. Assists the supervising teacher in implementation of instructional activities and behavioral interventions, as well as implementation of services and supports outlined in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
5. Assists in preparation of the classroom environment and materials, including acquiring resources within the school environment, as needed.  This may include use of assistive technology and other such equipment that is required for the student in the school setting.
6. Assists the supervising teacher in providing for individual needs, preferences and interests of students.
7. Participates in in-service training programs, as needed.
8. Assists students with daily life activities as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator, including but not limited to: toileting, mobility, dressing, basic hygiene, and communication. 
9. Proficient in American Sign Language to support students’ communication needs.
10. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the supervising administrator may assign.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications 

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Some experience working with disabled children is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.  Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.