ESP-1 Para Educator - Eastmont Middle School
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ESP-1 Para Educator- Eastmont Middle School
180 days / 7 hours per day
Position closes: 8/5/2014
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of a special education administrator or principal/licensed teacher/occupational
therapist, the Special Education Para-Educator provides major assistance in the implementation of
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities. Assists behavior management programs
to students with disabilities according to their IEP's and in accordance with the guidelines provided by
Canyons School District. Incumbent assists in school events as directed by the principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
? Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with disabilities. Duties may include
assisting with toileting programs, diapering, feeding, and other physical care.
? Assists in the provision of medical services under the direct supervision of licensed staff with
appropriate training when necessary.
? Assists behavior management programs as specified on a student's IEP and in accordance with
guidelines established by Canyons School District.
? Assists in school events at the direction of the principal
? Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students with disabilities.
? Has interaction with other professionals regarding specific student needs (e.g., psychologists,
physical therapists, and speech therapists).
? Requires ability to exercise emotional control in difficult situation.
? Requires desire and aptitude for training and development in basic behavior management
instruction and a general knowledge of the field of Special Education.
? Requires ability to solve a variety of problems relating to individual student needs and behaviors.
Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures set by administration and the licensed
teachers.
? Requires knowledge concerning the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom
(e.g., helping students on and off buses on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field
trips and lunches).
? Utilization of medical devices as trained and needed (e.g., catheters, feeding tubes)
? Utilization of specialty equipment as train and needed (e.g., bikes, walkers, PT and OT devices)
? Data Collection.
Special Education/Bus Attendant
? Assists loading and unloading buses of students with disabilities
? Ensures that safety vests, seat belts, and wheelchair tie-downs are properly secured.
? Assists students from residence or school both to and from the bus.
? Assists bus driver with operation of wheelchair lift.
? Ensures that supportive devices (e.g. oxygen tanks, crutches, walkers) are loaded and properly
secured.
? Performs general supervision of students while on the bus:
Monitors students' positions in seats including car seats and wheelchairs
Monitors clothing and covering for appropriate temperatures
Monitors behavior of students while on the bus and implements behavior programs as
utlined by the school team. Provides appropriate interventions as necessary to control
behaviors on the bus
Monitors health and safety of student riders.
Provides basic First Aid, if necessary, to students in physical distress (e.g. seizures,
respiratory distress)
? Reviews blue Health Card on students with bus driver detailing specific health needs of students
? Maintains professionalism with parents and teachers. Directs comments, concerns, or questions
from parents regarding students to school staff.
? Maintains confidentiality of student information
? Reviews evacuation plans for all students on route with bus driver yearly, promoting quick and safe
evacuation during an emergency on the bus
? Attends all required department in-service training
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
? Other duties as assigned.
? This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be
performed by an employee assigned to this position.
? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
? The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the
machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.
? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
f this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Verification may be requested.
Incumbent must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math.
Job requires good interpersonal skill. Interacts with students, parents, and staff.
Job requires communication based on student needs and educational program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:
Requires ability to lift minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Responding to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities is frequently stressful.
This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process.
It is the employee's responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.
This information may be reviewed at
Date: 2014-07-30
Country: US
State: UT
City: Sandy
Postal Code: 84070
Category: Special EducationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Human Resources
ESP-1 Para Educator- Eastmont Middle School
180 days / 7 hours per day
Position closes: 8/5/2014
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of a special education administrator or principal/licensed teacher/occupational
therapist, the Special Education Para-Educator provides major assistance in the implementation of
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities. Assists behavior management programs
to students with disabilities according to their IEP's and in accordance with the guidelines provided by
Canyons School District. Incumbent assists in school events as directed by the principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
? Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with disabilities. Duties may include
assisting with toileting programs, diapering, feeding, and other physical care.
? Assists in the provision of medical services under the direct supervision of licensed staff with
appropriate training when necessary.
? Assists behavior management programs as specified on a student's IEP and in accordance with
guidelines established by Canyons School District.
? Assists in school events at the direction of the principal
? Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students with disabilities.
? Has interaction with other professionals regarding specific student needs (e.g., psychologists,
physical therapists, and speech therapists).
? Requires ability to exercise emotional control in difficult situation.
? Requires desire and aptitude for training and development in basic behavior management
instruction and a general knowledge of the field of Special Education.
? Requires ability to solve a variety of problems relating to individual student needs and behaviors.
Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures set by administration and the licensed
teachers.
? Requires knowledge concerning the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom
(e.g., helping students on and off buses on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field
trips and lunches).
? Utilization of medical devices as trained and needed (e.g., catheters, feeding tubes)
? Utilization of specialty equipment as train and needed (e.g., bikes, walkers, PT and OT devices)
? Data Collection.
Special Education/Bus Attendant
? Assists loading and unloading buses of students with disabilities
? Ensures that safety vests, seat belts, and wheelchair tie-downs are properly secured.
? Assists students from residence or school both to and from the bus.
? Assists bus driver with operation of wheelchair lift.
? Ensures that supportive devices (e.g. oxygen tanks, crutches, walkers) are loaded and properly
secured.
? Performs general supervision of students while on the bus:
Monitors students' positions in seats including car seats and wheelchairs
Monitors clothing and covering for appropriate temperatures
Monitors behavior of students while on the bus and implements behavior programs as
utlined by the school team. Provides appropriate interventions as necessary to control
behaviors on the bus
Monitors health and safety of student riders.
Provides basic First Aid, if necessary, to students in physical distress (e.g. seizures,
respiratory distress)
? Reviews blue Health Card on students with bus driver detailing specific health needs of students
? Maintains professionalism with parents and teachers. Directs comments, concerns, or questions
from parents regarding students to school staff.
? Maintains confidentiality of student information
? Reviews evacuation plans for all students on route with bus driver yearly, promoting quick and safe
evacuation during an emergency on the bus
? Attends all required department in-service training
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
? Other duties as assigned.
? This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be
performed by an employee assigned to this position.
? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
? The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the
machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.
? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
f this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Verification may be requested.
Incumbent must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math.
Job requires good interpersonal skill. Interacts with students, parents, and staff.
Job requires communication based on student needs and educational program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:
Requires ability to lift minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Responding to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities is frequently stressful.
This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process.
It is the employee's responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.
This information may be reviewed at
Date: 2014-07-30
Country: US
State: UT
City: Sandy
Postal Code: 84070
Category: Special EducationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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