Autism Paraprofessional

Autism Paraprofessional

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Description:

AUTISM PARAPROFESSIONAL

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general supervision, to provide student support in either group settings, on an individual basis and/or in a structured classroom environment to facilitate integration into a classroom and independence in the setting; assist students with behavior, instruction, and other related areas as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist instructional personnel in the education, training, and supervision of students with autism.

Apply strategies and techniques to foster independence, self-reliance and social skills.

Assist instructional personnel with the delivery of lesson plans, presentation of learning materials, and in conduct of instructional exercises.

Monitor student’s progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.

Monitor and assist individual students and/or small groups of students with autism in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.

Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.

Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children with autism.

Oversee and supervise students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.

Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment.

Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, attractive, and positive learning environment.

May assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathroom including catheterization, feeding and grooming.

Use good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students and to assist in medical emergencies.

May assist students on and off the bus.

Provide intensive behavioral intervention to individual and small groups of children.

Direct students into safe learning and recreational activities.

May administer and score a variety of tests and record results.

May perform duties involving arrival/departure of students such as crosswalk duty and supervising children along roadway.

May perform routine clerical tasks, such as typing, computer operations, filing, photocopying, maintain a variety of records and files including confidential records and information.

Attend specialized training as required.

Perform other related duties needed.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to pupils with autism. Various learning handicaps, disabilities and medical conditions requiring special attention. Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to pupils experiencing atypical control problems. Basic subjects including arithmetic, grammar, spelling and reading. Routine record keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups.
Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors.
Quickly recognize and respond to emergencies pertaining to a variety of student medical conditions.
Assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing or toileting.
Utilize a variety of instructional materials and procedures to enhance a positive educational environment.

Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment. Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Appreciate human diversity.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Comply with the District’s customer service standards, as outlined in Board policy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to:
Completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by courses in childcare, psychology, education and training of autistic students; and some experience working with autistic students in a structured environment preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Mandatory participation in SAUSD staff development designed to increase skills related to the job functions of and Independence Facilitator working with students with autism.
Possession of valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts and math or have passed CBEST or have completed two years of college.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom or special learning environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Lifting, carrying and physically manipulation students to move students in and out of wheelchairs, normally not exceeding sixty (60) pounds, without assistance.
Pushing students in wheelchairs.
Seeing to monitor student work and read a variety of materials.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional and medical equipment.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of tome.

HAZARDS:
Contact with blood and other body fluids.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Application Deadline:
9/11/2020 4:30 PM Pacific

Work Year:Part Time
9.5 months 6 hours

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