Job Description:

POSITION(S):                      Paraprofessional-Special Education

SCHOOL:                             Amity Regional High School-SAILS Program                                             

STARTING DATE:               ASAP

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

Sensitive and mature individual

Demonstrate understanding and ability to work with individuals with disabilities

Demonstrate a patient and positive attitude

Confident in ability to handle situations of an emergency or unpredictable nature

Able to work in a variety of environments

Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the team and community

Communicate in an effective manner with all members of the team and community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The requirements of this job will require the Paraprofessional to work alongside the students; therefore the Paraprofessional must be able to physically perform all the same tasks as required of the student which may include but will not be limited to: 

Lifting

Bending

Climbing Stairs

Kneeling

Walking Distances

Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time

Navigating tight areas 

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

Either a minimum of an Associate's Degree or the candidate is willing to successfully complete the Para-Pro Assessment once hired

Currently possesses or willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR training

Currently possesses or willing to obtain and maintain Physical Management Training

Pass background check as required

Following experience preferred but not required – 1 or more years direct service delivery in one or more of the following settings:

School

Day care/Day Treatment

Group home or other residential settings

Medical facility  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of Special Education Teachers, the responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Implement the student’s IEP as written, collect data as required and prepare reports summarizing such data

Ensure that the student is safe socially, emotionally, economically and physically at all times with-in all settings

Work collaboratively with Special Education Coordinator/Teacher to design student schedules

Understand and follow all Amity BOE policies, procedures and regulations

Attend all meetings and trainings as required by Amity BOE and the School including those provided through Global Compliance Network

Perform all additional duties as assigned by the Teacher, Special Education Coordinator or the Director of Student Services

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

SALARY/BENEFITS:          In accordance with the Paraprofessional Contract