Special Education Assistant

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Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education - ASD

Job Title (for context): substitute paraprofessional - special education - asd

Job Description

Substitute paraprofessional position is available in a special education - asd classroom at the davis elementary school.

General Duties

• Work in special education settings reviewing and reinforcing previously introduced lessons and implementing prescribed instruction.
• Assist teachers with implementation of students' individual education plans.
• Under the teachers' direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.
• Administer or help administer various classroom and district assessments.
• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing and distributing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher with record keeping and data collection.

Substitute Coverage

• Provide substitute coverage in classrooms and school office as needed per contract.
• Serve as transportation/bus monitors when necessary, which may include meeting the van or bus at a designated area and riding the van or bus to and from the school with the students.

Student Support

• Escort students safely around the building either individually or in groups and assist students as necessary. Some lifting where appropriate may be necessary. Additionally, some students may require diapering, toileting assistance, and feeding assistance.
• Monitor field trips, cafeteria, hallways, and playground as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and professional development activities and training as directed by principal.
• Occasionally, there is a need to physically restrain some students. Restraint training will be provided where there is a need.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform all related duties as assigned by principal or administrator.

Important Notes

• Some lifting where appropriate may be necessary. Additionally, some students may require diapering, toileting assistance and feeding assistance.