Job Description

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Title: Special Education Assistant - Extracurricular Student Support
Sport: Cheerleading
Location: Brainerd High School
Length of Assignment: Practices, games - requires some Saturdays
Compensation: $15.00 per hour for Substitute Educational Assistant - OR - Current hourly rate for established permanent Educational Assistant Staff Members (OT eligible)

APPLY ONLINE: www.isd181.org JobID# 1432

The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist and carry out the goals, objectives and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings; classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria and common spaces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student's individual education plan.
• Assist student(s) in individual and group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting. This could include in the community or volunteer setting.
• Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
• Supervise student(s) during practices and competitions.
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
• Collaborate with Special Education Teachers, Classroom teachers and related service providers to ensure student safety and success.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop effective working relationships with students.
• Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
• Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
• Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
• Monitor student progress on assigned tasks.
• Follow school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.
• All other duties as identified by the team in the IEP process for individual situations.
• Other special education related duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of High School diploma
• Experience working with students with physical, cognitive and/or mild behavioral needs preferred
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal, special education teacher and/or coach/
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
APPLY ONLINE: www.isd181.org JobID# 1432