Educational Assistant (For Special Education Programs) - Evolutions Program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support students within and outside of the general education classroom according to their IEP (Individual Educational Program)
• Work with the classroom teacher and assist in the classroom as the teacher deems appropriate. This may include, but not limited to, small group instruction, giving frequent breaks, making modifications for students and working with diverse learning styles
• Work with moderate and/or severe special needs population, such as learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism, or intellectual disabilities
• Implement current IEP and data collection under supervision of school or district staff
• Assist school staff by implementing student accommodations according to individual IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and/or the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan.
• Work with students to implement accommodations and modifications
• May be required to supervise students during various times of the work day (i.e.: morning, afternoon, lunch and recess)
• May assist students with mobility, transitions, self-care (toileting, feeding, dressing), and implementing IEP related care plans, requiring lifting, bending, and working with adaptive equipment, under teacher supervision, to support learning and daily functioning for students with disabilities. Specific responsibilities based on age/grade level and needs of students
• Ability to participate in professional development and training opportunities to support student needs
• Implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) strategies
• Maintain professional working relationships with all staff
• Attend staff meetings as designated by Educational Assistant Contract
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with all students and staff.
• Other related duties as assigned by Principal or designee