Special Education Curriculum Life Skills Para Educator

DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB TITLE: CURRICULUM LIFE SKILLS PARA EDUCATOR

D.O.T. #
D.O.T. CLASS:
Sedentary         Medium   X

REQUIREMENTS:

A.            Education Level:  Minimum high school diploma,
Must have 2 years of post high school, or district will provide Project Para training
B.            Certification or Licensure:  None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., O.T., P.T., Speech Pathologist, etc.
• To assist students with toileting needs and diaper changing.
• To carry out self-care programs with students including feeding, tooth brushing and grooming.
• To assist with unloading and loading students on the van/bus.
• To assist in making the classroom environment cheerful and attractive.
• To maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in the classroom and restrooms.
• To collect and record data.
• To make teaching materials related to the curriculum.
• To carry out structured behavior programs as directed by professional staff.
• To maintain confidentiality of student information.
• To interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
• To perform as a positive member of the educational teamwork effectively with other paraprofessionals in the classroom and a variety of professional staff affiliated with the program.
• To carry out programs in both school and non-school settings as directed.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Never Occasional Frequent Constant
0%           1-32%          33-66%       67%+
Never: Driving
Frequent: Standing, walking, sitting
Occasional: Bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting 10# max, carrying 20 ft., manual dexterity tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A.            Inside   X                              Outside                                  Both
B.            Climatic Environment    All assignments will be in airconditioned environments.