Paraeducator - Severely Handicapped

Hayward Unified School District; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Unified School District seeks a Paraeducator Specialist - Severely Handicapped to support instruction and daily care for students with significant needs. You will work under supervision to reinforce learning objectives, assist with feeding, toileting, positioning, and health monitoring, and help prepare instructional materials.

You will also support classroom routines, supervise activities, and aid in implementing individualized education plans and behavior plans with a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child guidance principles for students with special needs.
• Understanding of health and safety practices in classroom settings.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and implement prescribed learning objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Tutor severely handicapped students individually or in small groups per objectives.
• Assist with positioning, feeding, toileting, and daily living skills.
• Prepare instructional materials and provide clerical support as needed.
• Support teachers in implementing IEP and behavior plans.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with staff and families as required.

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of severely handicapped and other Special Education students as assigned; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support; assist in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning and monitoring health conditions.

Job Description / Essential Elements

CLASS TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR SPECIALIST-SEVERELY HANDICAPPED

Basic Function:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of severely handicapped students; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in meeting special needs, including feeding, toileting, positioning and monitoring health conditions; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Tutor individual or small groups of severely handicapped students according to prescribed learning objectives, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans.
• Lift students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment and position pupils; assist students during mealtimes; take appropriate action when students have difficulty while eating; assist students with developing motor skills and related exercises as directed.
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living skills; assist students with personal hygiene including brushing teeth, dressing, undressing, bathing and grooming; assist students with eating habits, table manners and household chores; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed; assist students with developing social skills.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; present instructional materials.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assist students with identifying and learning numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
• Greet students at the bus; push students in wheelchairs.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, duplicating materials, preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications, taking role and maintaining records and files.
• Perform routine first aid; maintain daily documentation of specialized physical health care services and procedures as directed.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Operate a variety of medical equipment including orthopedic equipment; operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, laminator, typewriter, computer and assigned software.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials; clean tables, floors and dishes as assigned.
• Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student health, behavior and progress.

Other Duties

• Attend assigned meetings and conferences.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• First aid procedures.

Ability To

• Perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of severely handicapped students.
• Assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with