Educational Assistant-Special Ed

Minimum Requirements: Successful completion of 48 hours of college credit or Para Professional TestMeet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentiality. Special Education Successful completion of Crisis Prevention/De-escalation and restraint training Essential Functions of the Position:

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Assist teacher in any way possible.
• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting.
• Assist students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader.
• Maintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, teacher of record.
• Relate to students in a non-confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leader.
• Assist teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow guidelines of Article &, FERPA or HIPPA in relation to student information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by TOR, principal or Department of Special Services as part of a student's IEP.Secondary Functions of the Position:
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.
• Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence.
• Assist students with personal care skills as determined by IEP.Supervise students in the hall, restroom or classroom in teacher absence.
• Knowledge of:
• Policies, procedures and functions of an assistant in a classroom setting
• Applicable software and applications (Microsoft Word, iPod/iPad Apps)
• Principles, practices and methods of working with students
• Ability to:
• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Assist students with classroom work as required by the IEP.Take responsibility and perform responsible and difficult work assisting students with behavioral or learning goals.
• Utilize applicable software applications (Read 180, Apangea, NEO, Microsoft Office).Equipment Used:
• General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine)
• Classroom instructional equipment
• Special Education Physical or occupational therapy equipment
• Place Where Work is Performed:
• Specified classrooms and other areas of building

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch. Must be able to hear and speak clearly. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Special Education Must be able to lift items associated with being a Special Education Educational Assistant, including possible lifting of students.