Inclusion Assistant - SPED

TITLE:  INCLUSION ASSISTANT
 
WORK SCHEDULE:  10 Months
 
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Support Staff Salary Schedule – Group D

• $16.10

 
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Inclusion Assistant assists the Special Education and General Education Teachers with instruction and medically relevant support for students with educational disabilities. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum and may provide adult support with daily living skills,  behavioral support, reinforcement of school-based therapy goals, and vocational skills.  Inclusion Assistants work at multiple sites throughout the District and may provide supports and services for students while engaged in community-based instruction and job skills development. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists teacher in implementation of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);
• Provides direct health services and support to students with seizures, tracheotomy suctioning and changing, respiratory support, “G” tube feedings (bolus and continuous), supported oral motor functioning for eating, catheterization, medication administration (oral and “G” tube), CPR and First Aide;
• Provides direct assistance with daily living skills (including hygiene, toileting; feeding);
• Monitors student safety and provides appropriate supports and interventions as outlined by teacher/case manager/administrator/nurse or health assistant;
• Implements (under guidance and direction of certified teacher) functional and meaningful instructional adaptations and accommodations;
• Assists and supports students with augmentative communication systems (low/high tech, Braille, sign language, etc.);
• Obtains and implements in-depth knowledge (through training) of positioning, standing, walking, transferring methods, and individualized school-based physical and occupational therapy routines;
• Implements de-escalation and/or crisis intervention techniques;
• Supports implementation of positive behavioral intervention procedures;
• Transports and provides instructional supports to students in community-based instruction sites as directed by teacher and using SUSD vehicle; 
• Assists in implementation of supported work assessments and vocational training plans;
• Collects data to meaningfully assess individual student goals and objectives, communicating regularly with case manager/teacher;
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with students, peers, families, related-service providers, District personnel, community members, and outside service agencies;
• Models people first language;
• Assists teacher in preparing supplies and materials needed for instruction;
• Supports student engagement in classroom instructional activities (to include special education and general education environments);
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

  
QUALIFICATIONS
A.  REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Associate’s degree, 60 credit hours of college or evidence of passing score on acceptable paraprofessional exam;
• Post High School education and/or training with persons with disabilities preferred;
• Prior medical training or experience preferred;
• American Heart Assocation CPR and First Aide certification required prior to employment;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• In-service training session attendance required;
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.

 
B.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to assist students with restricted mobility, if necessary;
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds, if required;
• Ability to attend to student personal care routines, if required;
• Ability to operate district transportation vehicles, if necessary;
• Ability to call for assistance and/or emergency 911;
• Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aide.

 
C.  COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful medical services support team;
• Dedication and commitment to providing the highest level of service and care;
• Dedication to encourage and teach self esteem to students by demonstrating and modeling the skills to foster empowerment;
• Willingness to learn about specialized techniques related to the needs of special education students and the disabled population;
• Adherence to policies and procedures.

  
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
TIME MANAGEMENT:  Must be able to plan two to twelve weeks in advance;
STRESS MANAGEMENT:  Ability to cope with periodic stress and intermittent deadlines and student related needs.  Ability to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during a crisis or potential crisis.
PUBLIC CONTACT:  Interacts primarily with students;
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Must use sound judgment in the performance of duties; maintains confidential records and information;

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:  In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Director of Special Education and Project Inspire certified staff

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  None

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Apply online.  To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to:  www.susd30.us