This is a direct care position involving supervision and observation of all students enrolled at Westside Academy. The Paraprofessional works collaboratively with teachers to assist with instruction of students, recreation activities, and daily living routine.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Implements classroom and behavioral goals as determined by the multi-disciplinary instructional team.
2. Assists with the implementation of appropriate coping and resolution skills for students in collaboration with social worker.
3. Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom teaching.
4. Collaborates with the teacher in providing progress notes and incident reports as needed.
5. Provides supervision to student groups during transition times, lunch periods, and throughout the day.
6. Attends all in-service and regular classroom-based staffing as directed by the principal.
7. Maintains an awareness of current treatment plans of students assigned and is perceptive of the impact that the relationships and activities have on the treatment plan objectives, communicating these observations to the instructional team.
8. Candidates selected for the position will need to undergo a rigorous three-day training in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and yearly re-certification refreshers in the above.
9. Participates in school-wide PBIS initiatives.
10. Is motivated to assist students through a Life Space Interview and reintegrate back instruction.
11. Understands relationships with our student population and how they are affected by ACES, and is a firm believer and encourager of Restorative Practice. Maintaining healthy relational boundaries are key to students’ performance and growth both academically and socially/emotionally.

Coordinates, plans, prepares and monitors the development of a Transitional Planning Document for students with special needs who are completing their Special Education Program. Provides training and technical assistance to high school staff, parents and students on issues related to transitional planning.

For the 2024 - 2025 School Year (starting August 27, 2024)

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Reinforce/support instruction in all assigned Middle Skills classrooms. 
2. Assist/supervise Middle Skills Course projects with teacher guidance. 
3. Provide instructional support to individuals in small groups to assure learning and skill reinforcement with teacher guidance. 
4. Assist classroom teachers in the planning of fieldtrips, guest speakers, and other project based learning tasks. 
5. Assist classroom teachers in the daily, weekly, and unit planning for student instruction. 
6. Assist classroom with teacher guidance in providing students with feedback on daily and unit assessments as part of the instructional program or assist the teacher in the implementation of the classroom management plan and monitoring student behavior. 
7. All others as identified by CTE Administration.

For the 2024 - 2025 School Year (starting August 27, 2024)

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Reinforce/support instruction in all assigned Middle Skills classrooms. 
2. Assist/supervise Middle Skills Course projects with teacher guidance. 
3. Provide instructional support to individuals in small groups to assure learning and skill reinforcement with teacher guidance. 
4. Assist classroom teachers in the planning of fieldtrips, guest speakers, and other project based learning tasks. 
5. Assist classroom teachers in the daily, weekly, and unit planning for student instruction. 
6. Assist classroom with teacher guidance in providing students with feedback on daily and unit assessments as part of the instructional program or assist the teacher in the implementation of the classroom management plan and monitoring student behavior. 
7. All others as identified by CTE Administration.

The Interpreter for the Deaf translates verbal communication into manual language in order to facilitate the communication process for the deaf.  S(he) is responsible for interpreting instruction, movies, class discussion, assignments and pertinent information for students as necessary.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Translates verbal information presented in class or other assigned activities, for the deaf. 
2. Translates manual communication from the deaf for teachers/students. 
3. Translates for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences as appropriate. 
4. Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

The Nurse serves as the medical liaison to classrooms and provides oversight to the Licensed Practical nursing staff. 

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Supervises LPN staff. 
2. Assists with Health Education for students. 
3. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the health needs of students. 
4. Develops individual health care plans with specific goals, objectives, and interventions of the student with special health needs and/or chronic health problems. 
5. Serves as liaison between the medical community, the school, and the staff regarding student health concerns. 
6. Assists with mandated School Immunization program and Screening programs. 
7. Assists in assessing in-school and community health care resources. 
8. Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Evaluate, plan, and provide general occupational therapy in multiple service locations to enable students to profit from the Special Education program.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Evaluate the degree of function and disability of students. 
2. Develop a written prescription to be incorporated into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student to receive therapy services. 
3. Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with the written prescription in the IEP. 
4. Develop and apply adaptive assistance devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence. 
5. Participate in Comprehensive Support Service Team staffings. 
6. Participate in parent and teacher conferences. 
7. Prepare and maintain appropriate records. 
8. Establish and maintain communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students 
9. Perform such other professionally related duties as may be required by the Administration.

Under the medical direction of a licensed physician, evaluate, plan and provide general physical therapy services to students in multiple service locations to enable them to profit from their education program. 

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Evaluate the degree of function and disability of students.
2. Develop a written prescription to be incorporated into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student to receive therapy services.
3. Provided physical therapy services in accordance with the written prescription, order or referral of a licensed physician in the IEP.
4. Develop and apply adaptive assistive devices and/or self -help techniques to achieve maximum independence.
5. Participate in staffings.
6. Participate in parent and teacher conferences.
7. Prepare and maintain appropriate records.
8. Establish and maintain communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students.
9. Perform such other professionally related duties as may be required by the Supervisor.

The Nurse serves as the medical liaison to classrooms and provides oversight to the Licensed Practical nursing staff. 

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Supervises LPN staff. 
2. Assists with Health Education for students. 
3. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the health needs of students. 
4. Develops individual health care plans with specific goals, objectives, and interventions of the student with special health needs and/or chronic health problems. 
5. Serves as liaison between the medical community, the school, and the staff regarding student health concerns. 
6. Assists with mandated School Immunization program and Screening programs. 
7. Assists in assessing in-school and community health care resources. 
8. Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

The job coach works with students either individually or in groups at community work sites and attends to the special needs of children.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Assist students with problems related to their work placement and seek help from Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Special Education Supervisor, as needed.
2. Make observations and evaluations of student work habits and performances.
3. Assist with writing student schedules and task analyzing jobs.
4. Complete a variety of recording forms (attendance forms, weekly progress logs, Task Analyses Rating Forms, etc.)
5. Assist students with completing Work-Based Learning forms and keeping student notebooks organized.
6. Work with students individually or in small groups and offer specific instructions on completing assigned job tasks.
7. Check student work assignments to ensure job tasks are correctly completed.
8. Communicate with classroom teacher and supervisor on student progress.
9. Assist with record keeping, filing, etc.
10. Under supervision, assist with instructional aids and equipment.
11. Attend to physical needs of the children.
12. Perform such other related additional services as may be assigned by Administration.

The Paraprofessional assists the teacher and works with students either individually or in groups to meet their specific needs, including academics, significant behavioral challenges, mental health, and social-emotional learning..

The Paraprofessional assists the teacher and works with students either individually or in groups to meet their specific needs, including academics, significant behavioral challenges, mental health, and social-emotional learning.

The Interpreter for the Deaf translates verbal communication into manual language in order to facilitate the communication process for the deaf.  S(he) is responsible for interpreting instruction, movies, class discussion, assignments and pertinent information for students as necessary.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Translates verbal information presented in class or other assigned activities, for the deaf. 
2. Translates manual communication from the deaf for teachers/students. 
3. Translates for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences as appropriate. 
4. Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.