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Paraprofessional Assistant Requirements / Qualifications

Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and technical direction of medical personnel, to perform medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized physical health care in services to pupils with exceptional needs; to act as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks. Knowledge of: Proper health care techniques; clean and sterile treatment techniques; first aid procedures and techniques; basic communication skills; cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques; elementary concepts of child development and behavior; community emergency medical resources; personal hygiene practices; reading, speaking and writing in English. Ability to: Successfully operate special medical equipment after receiving appropriate training; Safely and skillfully perform the specialized health care services as directed or required; Recognize and effectively respond to emergency and/or hazardous conditions; Assist with maintaining on district-approved form(s) accurate daily written documentation of specific services performed; Establish positive communication with pupils, and motivate them to participate in learning activities, maintain patience and tact in working with children with special physical/emotional needs; Recognize the need to provide for personal privacy and dignity of the pupil; Demonstrate competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Maintain emotional control under difficult situations and effectively react to emergencies; Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with pupils and staff; Perform routine clerical work such as incidental typing, sorting, measuring, cutting, filing, and duplicating; Communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English; Communicate with pupils and staff and motivate pupils to participate in learning activities; Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions, and tutor pupils in any subject matter, work with pupils who have special learning needs; Recognize and report safety hazards; Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education for pupils and related to the program to which assigned. Experience: One year paid or volunteer experience providing related health care services (a minimum of 2000 verifiable hours of related experience as a volunteer in a hospital or health care setting may be substituted for the paid year experience). Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Completion of 30 college semester units in nursing or other appropriate health-related field may substitute for six months of the required experience.