Southeastern University Lakeland , FL 33810
Posted 2 weeks ago
POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional (Moderate/Severe Disabilities) Position
CLASSIFICATION: Part-time Availability
Staff Position
Hourly
REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and Administration
DEPT: Pathways School of Excellence
POSITION SUMMARY
This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for Pathways School of Excellence, providing for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assist the classroom teacher with all duties pertinent to instruction of students in the classroom.
● Clerical duties as necessary for record keeping and reporting.
UNIQUE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM OTHER PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Assist students with bathroom needs.
Use behavior strategies to teach hygiene and bathroom skills to adolescent students.
Use de-escalation strategies to help students in crisis that display physical aggression on a regular basis.
Provide one-on one assistance for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Assist with elopement behaviors.
Consult with tutors, volunteers, and therapists to provide training about students' needs.
Provide assistance with daily living skills, such as eating, changing clothes, movement during transition times, etc.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma
Understands written and oral instructions.
Speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports.
Professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies/stakeholders.
Work in small groups with students and support the classroom teacher in instruction.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public.
Physically able to sit, stand, and walk with students around campus.
Ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma with some college experience
Professional development coursework pertinent to exceptional student education
Southeastern University