Paraprofessional Life Skills Instructional Assistant

35 Hour per week

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.