Special Education Paraprofessional

7 days ago

Forest Virginia, United States Bedford County Public Schools Full time

Job Title:  Special Education Paraprofessional to support communication must be proficient in American Sign Language). 

Pay Grade:  105 (High School Diploma), 106 (Associates), 107 (Bachelor)

Terms of Employment:  192 days

Job Summary:  

The purpose of this job is to assist the special education teacher in providing functional, instructional and behavioral support to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Essential Duties

  1. Complies with assignments and extracurricular duties outlined by the supervising teacher or administrator.
  2. Complies with all School Board Policies and State Laws relative to special education or general education classroom operations.
  3. Maintains confidentiality of the students in their care, including student records, as well as student actions and behaviors in the school environment. 
  4. Assists the supervising teacher in implementation of instructional activities and behavioral interventions, as well as implementation of services and supports outlined in students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  5. Assists in preparation of the classroom environment and materials, including acquiring resources within the school environment, as needed.  This may include use of assistive technology and other such equipment that is required for the student in the school setting.
  6. Assists the supervising teacher in providing for individual needs, preferences and interests of students.
  7. Participates in in-service training programs, as needed.
  8. Assists students with daily life activities as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator, including but not limited to: toileting, mobility, dressing, basic hygiene, and communication. 
  9. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the supervising administrator may assign.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications 

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Some experience working with disabled children is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift 25 to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.  Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

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