Paraprofessional Life Skills Instructional Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CPR certification and/or ability to be trained and certified
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification and/or ability to be trained and certified
• Attend required training sessions
• With proper training, provide personal care/assistance to the student as outlined in the Individualized Health Care Plan, including:
• assisting with diapering/toileting, catheterization, positioning, feeding, suctioning, lifting, g-tube care, blood stats, and other health care needs when indicated
• monitoring respiratory/health status and report to the nurse when there are concerns
• utilizing Universal Precautions and other procedures to reduce the possibility of infection
• Providing/assisting with other health and personal care as directed by the nurse/teacher

• Monitor accommodations needed by the student to meet requirements in general education settings
• Handles clerical functions related to job responsibilities
• Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Assists in administering standardized and course-level tests with appropriate accommodations as determined on the student's IEP
• When indicated, plans and executes tutoring for the student
• Keeps daily logs on the student when requested
• Helps students master instructional equipment and instructional materials assigned by the teacher
• Attends assigned professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Is well organized, responsible, flexible, and has a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills
• Enjoys working with students
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook
• Model Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives
• Must meet federal highly qualified guidelines for instructional assistants.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Requirement:
High school diploma
AND:
Must be highly qualified by meeting one of the criteria listed below:
Two years of college experience (transcripts required)
Two-year college degree
Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Pass the ParaPathways Assessments within the first year of employment
One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children
Passed annual school-level evaluations
Completed LEA required professional development modules/training