Elementary Special Education Educational Assistant - Lennox School District 41 : Job Details

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a high school diploma, and/or Associate Degree or higher, and/or 48 credit hours completed, and/or Para Pro or willingness to complete Para Pro
• Be at least 18 years of age

REPORTS TO:

• Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Student Services

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• To collaborate and perform many duties that support students with disabilities in various settings that are positive and nurturing while attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of special education and classroom teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for each student and monitor their progress by collecting academic and behavioral data
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities; classroom, resource room, recess, lunch, specials, study hall, etc.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of the students
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other professionals, general education teachers, special education teachers, related service staff, and others in the school setting
• Adapt to immediate changes in the day; be flexible due to schedule changes and support needed
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
• Consistently follow through with behavior plans and other behavioral needs.
• Physically assist students with specials needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, bathrooming, etc.)
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times, and remain confidential
• Set a good example: strong work ethic, appropriate dress, punctual, good attendance, patient, positive, adaptable
• Attend staff and team meetings that are required of you
• Follow the chain of commands, communicate with special education teacher/case manager of students, along with keeping information confidential in all settings
• Assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position- willing to initiate tasks, provide transportation, move to settings and/or grade levels per student need
• Provide transportation to and from home/school settings
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Follow student health plans (i.e. seizure, diabetic, etc.)
• Support the Mission Statement and goals of the district; follow through with school policies and work agreements
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the special education teacher, principal, director, and/or superintendent

*Position open until filled *10 month work agreement at 36.25 hours per week; 7:45 AM-3:30PM