PLACERVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR DEFINITION Under the direction of the site principal, the general education teacher and/or special education teacher, the Behavior Support Paraeducator will provide behavioral assistance to selected students in a one-to-one and/or small group setting. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist special needs students who require individual attention within a normal classroom setting. Incumbents typically assist students concentrating on emotional, behavioral and academic development as outlined in the students’ Individualized Education Plan (1EP) or in the students’ Behavioral Plan. DUTIES • Assists in implementing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and/or behavior plan goals. • Conducts individual and/or small group instructional activities as directed by classroom teacher. • Implements behavioral management strategies for students, using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher. • Under the direction of the school nurse, administers medication if needed. • Composes correspondence, completes incident reports, and maintains an efficient filing system of records. • Provides an example to students in communication, self-control, and cooperation for the purpose of ensuring a positive learning environment • Escorts students from classroom to classroom and other programs. • Completes daily or weekly logs of students’ behavior. • Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information. • Helps students to learn social skills. • Assists in the monitoring and development of intervention plans and program policy; follows these guidelines for crisis intervention and physical restraint. • Transports students and provide school bus assistance, if needed. • Accompanies student on school field trips, if needed. • Provides information to children and/or their parents about the Medi-Cal system and where and how to access applications. • Copies and distribute Medi-Cal information to children and their families. • Informs children and/or their parents about medical services available through school or in the local community. • Refers children to medical services covered by Medi-¬Cal. • Assists families and students with paperwork necessary to complete Medi-Cal and/or Healthy Families applications. • Assists with the preparation of data required for MAA claiming. • Attends MAA Time Survey training and ongoing MAA program policy/procedures meetings. • Other duties as assigned by site principal, classroom teacher or school psychologist. QUALIFICATIIONS • Ability to function within legal and ethical constraints of position: trustworthy and confidential. • Ability and knowledge to work with special needs students in a sensitive, patient and nurturing manner. • Ability to take direction from student’s teacher(s) and/or site administrator. • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children and adults. • Present a professional and healthy appearance. • Sufficient vision to see small print. • Sufficient hearing to hear normal telephone conversations. • Possession of valid California Drivers License. • Willingness to work independently and as a member of a team. • Must provide own transportation if required to work at more than one school site. • Possesses ability to read, understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Ability to work one-on-one with students. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Meets no Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified Criteria. • High School graduate. • Within six months of employment, acquire and maintain certificates in First Aid and CPR. • Previous experience working with school-age children. • Training and/or experience with conflict resolution and physical restraint techniques desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Position may require heavy physical labor including ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects or materials. • Great physical demand for strength and endurance. • Physical functions involve heavy -physical exertion. • Lifting over 50 lbs. or carrying any object over 25 lbs. • Position requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.