Instructional/Healthcare Para

 Applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities   

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
2. Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education.
3. Possess qualifications established by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. (If a “Title I” building.).
4. Previous experience working in the Health Care field preferred.
5. Must participate in on-going in-service related to needs of special education students.
6. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training preferred or willing to be trained.
7. Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.
8. Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #2 and 3 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain confidentiality regarding the student, information, and materials used in this program.
2. Deliver academic interventions to targeted flexible small groups as planned by the classroom
         teacher and/or Intervention Specialist. 
3. Utilize progress monitoring tools as directed by the Intervention Specialist and/or classroom
   teacher
4. Communicate student progress to the classroom teacher and Intervention Specialist.
5. Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and on-the-job training as assigned.
6. Respect the confidentiality of information.
7. Maintain appropriate records of student data.
8. Complete all required records on student data.
9. Establish good interpersonal relationships with the school staff and principal.
10. Ability to understand the characteristics of physically disabled students.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the affective domain and the ability to promote positive self-
    esteem.
12. Participate in in-service training programs that will enhance the ability to support students.
13. Ability to communicate the medical needs of each student with the teacher and maintain the flow
    of communication between the home and school.
14. Be familiar with basic first aid procedures and the process to use with students who may have
    medical needs.
15. Perform any other related duties or tasks necessary to the success of the student while at school.
16. Clean and prevent student accidents due to illness or physical impairments.
17. Assist and/or lift children according to individual student need
18. Perform other related duties or tasks necessary to insure the success of students and the program.
19. Conducts him/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups