TITLE: 18/19 SY SPED Preschool Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA: Non-exempt

GRADE:  D

WORK CALENDAR: 190

FTE: 0.875

REVISED DATE: 05/04/2017

SUMMARY: Assist the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of the Individual Education Plan for students with various types of disabilities and assist in general education curriculum on a continuum of services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in planning activities/work assignments for individual students
• Assists the teacher in the carry out activities/work assignments for students across the continuum of services
• Follow a lesson plan, chart or guide evolved by teacher
• Consults frequently with staff about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems and progress of the students
• Maintains all aspect and provision of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Assists the teacher in the implementation and maintaining student discipline
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning students whom they support
• Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials
• Attends district professional development classes 
• Participate in the medicaid reimbursement program which includes maintaining logs on students and attending scheduled training
• Assists students with activities of daily living, to including hygiene and toileting
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Other job related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• AA degree OR 60 credit hours of college OR Successful completion of Dysart approved exam
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card (FPCC)

Certifications:

• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Possess a negative Mantoux TB Skin Test administered within 12 months of hire date or a health care provider's written and dated statement stating incumbent is free from infectious active TB issued within 6 months of hire date
• Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler's card
• Obtain and maintain a valid state of Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, stand, walk and hear.  The employee occasionally may be required to lift students and/or related equipment up to 50lbs. The employee is frequently required to reach with hand and arms.  Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild/moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.