MSD Paraeducator- LCHS

MSD Paraeducator

                                      LOGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant—Special Education  

REPORTS TO: Principal, Teacher &/or Director of Special Education 

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional practices,  transitional activities, maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment, and  communicating and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure special education  students obtain quality instruction. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The terms of employment are designated by the contract. 

• Regular and punctual attendance 
• Perform clerical duties as directed by the teacher 
• Under the guidance of the certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities, delivery of specially  designed instruction and assist in the implementation of adaptations/modifications to the general  curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP 
• Assist the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data 
• Perform administration of medication and other health services such as tube feeding and  catheterization, as instructed by a health professional 
• Under the supervision of the certified teacher, assist students with self-care, including diapering,  toileting, bathing, dressing etc. 
• Assist students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and  the community 
• Assist with students who have challenges with mobility. This would include lifting, positioning  and moving the child from place to place for the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as  standers and to and from a wheelchair, changing table, bed, on and off a bus etc.  
• Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, etc.) in following up with therapy as instructed in  consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.  ? Assist in management of the students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or  physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting students who are at risk of harming  themselves or others through implementation of Safe Crisis Management 
• Adhere to professional ethics and standards, which include maintaining the strictest confidentiality  concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal  information.  
• Function as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining  good working relationships throughout the building 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor  

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Basic recording keeping 
• Basic subjects taught in district school 
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy 
• Confidentiality and crisis management techniques 
• Necessary medical training as specified by supervisor  

ABILITY TO: 

• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public  including members of ethnic communities 
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 
• Perform basic instructional activities under the guidance of a supervisor 
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities ? Work cooperatively with others 
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and  procedures 
• Operate instructional and office equipment  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking 
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing 
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations 
• Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching 
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light to heavy weights 
• Assist students with self-care, including diapering, toileting, bathing, dressing etc. 

EVALUATION: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job  performance by supervisor.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED certificate as 

 required by  Kentucky law and 64 college hours/or has taken and passed the paraeducator exam.