Special Education Aide: Student Support & Care

Glendale Unified School District; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in both physical care and classroom instruction. You will assist throughout the school day, including repositioning students in wheelchairs and helping with personal care tasks.

Positions are part-time (9.25 months per year), 6 hours daily; permanent staff receive full benefits for the employee only. Salary starts at $20.95 per hour at the fourth step, with merit increases possible after

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required within probationary period.
• One year of experience with handicapped individuals desirable.
• Written and oral proficiency in a second language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists students upon arrival and departure at school and throughout the school day by repositioning in wheelchairs or other necessary appliances.
• Assists students with washing, feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Performs specialized physical health care services such as suctioning, gastrostomy tube feeding, catheterization, oxygen administration and care of related equipment, and administers medication as directed.
• Provides basic emergency care as needed, including cardio pulmonary resuscitation or other life sustaining efforts until medical assistance arrives.
• Changes sheets and linens and prepares cots and beds for rest periods.
• Completes written accident or incident reports as needed.
• Communicates students' needs to the teacher.
• Cleans and maintains activity rooms, equipment, and utensils.
• Supervises students in physical and instructional activities providing assistance as directed by a teacher.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting assistance (50-75 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

First Aid and CPR certification

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Second language proficiency

Job description

Glendale Unified School District seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in both physical care and classroom instruction. You will assist throughout the school day, including repositioning students in wheelchairs and helping with personal care tasks.

Positions are part-time (9.25 months per year), 6 hours daily; permanent staff receive full benefits for the employee only. Salary starts at $20.95 per hour at the fourth step, with merit increases possible after