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Position Summary

The job of an Individual Aide/ Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel

Assessment

* Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress * Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system

Management

* Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals. * Implements established behavior management system * Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned * Assists with student supervision and/or feeding including snacks and reinforcements * Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group * Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students * Where necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervision * Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures * Charts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data * Keeps current all required forms and documents

Communication

* Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students * Communicates effectively with students and colleagues * Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.

Knowledge

* Maintains a current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity * Maintains current knowledge of first aid procedures * Knowledge and ability to safely support students' physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toileting * Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques * Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Participates in trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skills * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of

the program