MHA (Mental Health Assistant) Paraprof..

MHA Paraprofessional Responsibilities: - Assist the Teacher in

individual and group instruction - Assist with daily living skills -

Provide personal care instruction to students under the direct

supervision of the special education teacher Educational/Work History

Requirements: \* Instructional Paraprofessionals are not required to be

licensed in the Commonwealth. \* The minimum requirements to be employed

in this role are: - Possession of an Associate?s (or higher) degree OR

one of the following: a) Completion of at least two years or 48 credit

hours of study at an institutionof higher education. b) An assessment by

the Director or Assistant Director of Education measuring ones knowledge

of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and

mathematics. c) Teaching/instruction experience and demonstrated

competency to be determined by the Special Education Director or

Assistant Director of Education. Essential Duties of the Position: 1.

Provide one-on-one support academic, vocational, daily living, and

behavioral support for students. 2. Assist in the educational and social

development of the students under the direction and guidance of the

classroom teacher. 3. Assist the Teacher and Teacher?s Assistant with

classroom management and organization to include material and academic

task preparation, copying items to support teaching, and assisting in

preparing and displaying student work. 4. Assist in implementing

Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the

classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities. 5. Assist

in learning centers such as a computer laboratory and library, as well

as in the cafeteria, gymnasium, exercise room, reward areas of the

school building, and playgrounds. 6. Completes necessary paperwork on

time, e.g., multiday lists, GED log sheets, weight charts, and

attendance charts when assigned by the teacher. 7. Responsible for

inputting information into various online databases and forms. Basic

Software Skills And Effective Written Communication Skills Are Required

• Follows students? behavioral programs as written in the treatment
  
  

plan and arranges appropriate consequences. 9. Is willing to learn about

the JRC students, their disabilities, and the forms of treatment

provided at JRC. 10. Is responsible for the safety and welfare of the

JRC students. 11. Understands the gravity of their responsibility for

the safety and care of the JRC students and be willing to perform their

duties diligently. 12. Knows where each student is at all times and

takes a head count at random times while emergency evacuation drills are

being held. 13. When necessary, must be able to physically restrain

assaultive students (with possible assistance of one or several staff

members) after training. 14. When required, attends meetings held by the

Special Education Director or their designee. 15. Suggests changes in

student?s behavioral and/or educational program to supervisor. 16.

Assists with transport of students to and from medical appointment when

asked. 17. Assists in loading and unloading the vans and busses in the

morning and afternoon. 18. Submits request/suggestion forms to the

Special Education Director or their designee regarding supplies needed.

• Reads JRC Discussion Board and posts a minimum of 3 messages every
  
  

quarter. 20. Participates in at least two hours per month of in-service

training. 21. Engages in incidental learning whenever possible. 22.

Reports damage (to include property that has been exposed to any bodily

fluids/secretion) to JRC property. 23. Reports abuse to JRC and

appropriate agencies. 24. Has a working telephone so they may be

contacted.