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POSITION SUMMARY:  To assist Special Education teachers and staff in providing an individualized Special Education program for special needs students.  This position may include working with students who are physically challenged, mentally challenged and/or emotionally challenged.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the implementation of individualized goals and objectives as related, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Health/Medical Issues: seizures, choking, tube feeding, suctioning, digestive difficulties, allergies and other medical issues;
• Self-Help Issues: toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, cleaning and other related areas.  These activities may include the lifting and positioning of non-ambulatory and/or physically challenged students;
• Social/Emotional: aggression, non-compliance, social awareness, peer interaction;
• General Behavior Management: may include assisting with restraints;
• Communication: Augmentative Communication Devices, Signing, Braille and other assistive technology;
• Psychomotor: fine and large motor skills, sensory integration and other related areas.  May include lifting and positioning of students;
• Academics: Pre-Kindergarten, Life Skills, Math, Reading, Written Language, CBI (community based instruction) and other pre-academic/academic skills;
• Selects classroom materials appropriate to IEP goals and objectives;
• Implements strategies, techniques and modifications unique to the special needs student;
• Participates in IEP meetings as necessary;
• Gathers data and disseminates information to teacher and parents;
• Documentation and record keeping for Medicaid billing;
• Participates in training sessions, conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills enhancement;
• Maintains confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Other job related duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

SUPERVIOSRY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students to ensure safe and orderly environment.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/ WORK STYLE:

• Knowledge of Special Education disabilities/classifications, process and laws;
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults;
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records;
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints;
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment;
• Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information;
• Completes assigned tasks and projects in a competent and timely fashion;
• Must have an adequate knowledge of computers;
• Conscientiously fulfills responsibilities and follows directives by meeting deadlines;
• Communicates effectively with the immediate supervisor and other administrators;
• Responds promptly to questions and requests, seeking assistance when appropriate;
• Must be a team player and get along well with others;
• Develops positive working relationships with school staffs and district office staff;
• Must maintain well-groomed appearance;
• Demonstrates a personal professional code of ethics;
• Must be able to comply with District’s attendance standards as described in established guidelines;
• Performs other job related duties as assigned;
• The District reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1968;
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check or maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must obtain a CPR/First Aide Card within 90 days of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 60 college credit hours or a Paraprofessional Certificate;
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.  Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.  Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee occasionally will stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.