Paraprofessional Technician- ASCILLS

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Paraprofessional

Technician

Purpose Statement

The

job

of

Paraprofessional

Technician

is

done

for

the

purpose/s

of

assisting

in

the

supervision

and

instruction

of

mildly

/moderately

disabled

special

needs

students

under

the

supervision

of

a

certificated

teacher;

observing

and

documenting

student

progress;

implementing

plans

for

instruction;

and

assisting

students

by

providing

for

special

health

care

needs.

Essential Functions

Assists

special

education

students

one

on

one

with

classroom

and

daily

living

skills

(e.g.

Toileting,

diapering,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

creating

a

positive

plan

of

action

to

address

specific

student

issues

and

helping

them

to

process

behaviors.

Adapts

classroom

activities,

assignments

and/or

materials

under

the

direction

of

the

teacher

for

the

purpose

of

providing

an

opportunity

for

all

special

education

students

to

participate

in

classroom

activities.

Confers

with

teachers

and/or

therapists

as

appropriate

for

student

needs

and

direction.

Supports

instructional

activities

assigned

by

a

teacher

or

therapist

for

individuals

or

small

groups

for

the

purpose

of

meeting

learning

goals,

as

described

by

an

IEP

and/or

district

benchmarks.

Implements

behavioral

plans

designed

by

IEP

team

for

students

with

behavior

needs.

Under

the

direction

of

a

certified

teacher

or

therapist,

provides

instructional

materials

as

needed

by

individual

students.

Monitors

special

education

students

(e.g.

Lunch,

playground,

classroom,

field

trips,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

providing

a

safe

and

positive

learning

environment.

Participates

as

a

provider

in

the

recording,

reporting

and

gathering

of

data

for

the

Direct

Service

Claiming

(DSC)

program

for

the

purpose

of

meeting

DSC

requirements.

Performs

record

keeping

(daily

data

on

instruction

and/or

behavior)

and

clerical

functions.

Responds

to

emergency

situations

for

the

purpose

of

resolving

immediate

safety

concerns.

Other Functions

Attends

required

professional

development.

Assists

other

personnel

as

may

be

required

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

them

in

the

completion

of

their

work

activities.

Job

Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level B Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand

commonly

used

procedures

and

methods,

or

operate

equipment

that

requires

some

training.

Learning

development

is

equivalent

to

completion

of

a

high

school

curriculum. Problem Solving - Level 1 Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration,

and

planning

to

adequately

respond

and

carry

out

work

activities.

Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday

objects

and

materials

is

needed

to

perform

the

job

satisfactorily. Physical Effort - Level 2 Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding,

and/or

carrying

of

light-weight

materials

or

equipment;

occasional

periods

of

sustained

effort.

Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level A Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange Routine information, provide routine assistance,

and/or

help

maintain

harmony

among

work

associates. Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with

individuals

outside

the

organization

may

occur.

Work Environment Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Physical Working Conditions - Level 3 Frequent exposure to moderately hazardous conditions resulting in significant threat to health and safety. undesirable

assignments.

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Accountability Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review. Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate

the

work

of

others

in

a

specific

work

group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications Experience: Job-related experience is desired. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. All Paraprofessionals at a Title I campus must have the following: Associate degree; or AA Degree; or

60

college

credits;

or

Evidence

of

passing

the

Para

Pro

Assessment

Test Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. CPR/ First Aid Certificate. As requested

by

the

supervisor,

maintain

current

CPI

certification.

Compensation Details FLSA Status : Non Exempt Pay Schedule : Hourly - Grade 107 Work Calendar : Support 9 Month

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