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Position: Instructional Aide (Paraprofessional)

Classification: Hourly; Non-Exempt

Reports to: Classroom Teacher

Position Purpose

The Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the classroom Teacher with students with special needs in areas of academics, social skills, independence skills and other activities of daily living.

Requirements, Licenses and Certification

Minimum – 60 completed units or Associates Degree or Pass CBEST

Early Childhood Education units a PLUS

Bachelor’s Degree a PLUS

In the event needed to transport students, must possess a valid CA Driver License and furnish proof of valid auto insurance

Physical Requirements

Ability to Safely:

Sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods

Squat, stoop and kneel while working with children

“Chase” after fleeing students for safety purposes

Repetitive motions

May require team-lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. for a distance of up to 5 feet

Implement Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention techniques, as instructed

Work Schedule

Regular School Year (September - June)

Monday - Friday

180 days

8:30AM – 3:00PM

Extended School Year (June - July)

Monday - Friday

20 days

8:30AM – 1:00PM

Essential Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or Program Specialist, the Paraprofessional to Students with Special Needs shall assist in fulfilling the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) as set up by the IEP Team. The Paraprofessional shall help prepare the classroom, monitor and provide documentation of the student’s daily performance, assist with student’s personal hygiene, and assist Classroom Teacher with various school events. In compliance with HBIC policies and procedures, the Paraprofessional shall (this is NOT intended to be a full-and-complete list of duties):

Assist students with special needs in all self-help activities and activities of daily living

Assist students in appropriate transitional skills

Meeting and greeting students arriving on buses at transportation areas

Assist students with mobility issues in navigating their indoor and outdoor educational environment

Assist with toileting and toilet training (as needed); this can include changing soiled clothing

Instruct in areas of Hygiene

Assist with cooking activities

Assist with eating and nutritional needs throughout the day; this includes assisted feeding (as needed)

Maintain clean work areas

Maintain proper function and treatment of equipment and supplies as directed

Assist in preparing instructional materials

Lifting and securing students safely using a two person lift as necessary

Modifying activities appropriately for students with special needs

Checking and following each student's individual and class schedules

Maintaining informational charts on student behavior and academic progress

Record regular, on-going academic and/or behavioral data

Remove students during behavioral disturbances (as needed/directed)

Communicating with the school office

Assist with the distribution of parent-teacher communications, as directed

Assist student in completing IEP based goal work

Prepare/gather goal work as needed such as worksheets and other materials

Turn in completed documentation forms to their designated areas

Assist with Behavioral Interventions as needed or instructed

Attends to the basic needs of the students, such as feeding, cleaning, toileting and diapering to meet the requirements of the IEP.

Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behaviors throughout the class and school campus.

Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g. behavior emergencies, student injuries, child abuse, substance abuse, harassment and violence).

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, modified or changed at any time

at HBIC’s discretion. Changes may be made either verbally or in writing.