Special Education Behavior Aide (Pass) (24-25 SY) -Macarthur HS

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 030

DUTY DAYS: 192

REPORTS TO: Campus Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

DATE REVISED: March 2015

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher, behavior specialist, and/or family specialist.

• Provide intensive behavior intervention and social skills instruction to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities

• Provide support for staff regarding students' behavioral needs

• Provide effective implementation of the students' IEP and BIP under the supervision of the classroom teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification in one of the following:

• Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience or training in working with students with students with behavioral needs preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with children with emotional and behavioral disabilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain confidentiality

• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner

• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community

• Assist teacher, diagnostician, or behavior specialist in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders and records as required

• Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, or compliance training

• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraint when necessary according to law

• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction

• Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction

• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students

• Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies

• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

• Maintain mental and physical demands required by the assigned job

• Perform other duties as assigned

Mental Demands:

Emotional control and patience

Concentration on required tasks

Flexibility in performing daily activities

Organization

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

In-district travel required periodically

Moderate lifting

Repetitive hand movements

Correctable visual acuity, auditory acuity and speech

Adequate upper body strength

Physical ability to conduct Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention

Adequate fine motor dexterity

Ability to navigate school buildings frequently and independently

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.