Special Education Self-Contained Aide/Licensed Practical Nurse, .875 FTE

Salary Grade H - $12.06/hr to start, $13.40/hr after six months.  Benefits available

SUMMARY:  Position is 35 hours per week during the school year.

Assist in the individualized care and daily educational program of severely physically, emotionally or cognitively impaired students.  Assist teachers in classroom operation as well as providing one-on-one assistance to students.  Individualized care may include, but is not limited to, assisting in the feeding, grooming, toileting, and occupational or physical therapy follow-up plans of students. 

•          Assists teacher in classroom operation and maintaining discipline.
•          Tutors small groups or individual pupils; may serve as note taker.
•          Assists students with schoolwork, test taking, organization, studying, and related tasks.
•          Implements/follows teacher's instructions of classroom procedures - reinforcement, philosophy and consistency.
•          Carries out physical and occupational therapy programs designed by therapists.
•          Assists students during mainstreamed activities and adapts curriculum if necessary.
•          Assists in instructional program including computerized instruction.  Works with multiple augmentative communication devices and systems, such as Touch Talkers, Picture Exchange Communication System, switches, etc.
•          Provides vocational and job site training and modeling of job and social skills.
•          Assists students with and provides training on functional living skills, including cooking, shopping, community awareness, money management, and safety.
•          Handles and/or assists students with daily personal care functions, which may include toileting, diapering, grooming, teeth brushing, female personal hygiene, nose wiping, etc.
•          Assists in food preparation and instructs students with feeding skills.
•          Collects data regarding student activity and performance, and use of positive reinforcement and consequences.
•          Assists with attendance reports, grading of papers and tests, set-up of classroom, preparation of materials for specialized instructional units, and other clerical duties.
•          Supervises student involved in non-classroom activities, i.e., recess, lunch, etc.
•          Makes appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available.
•          Escorts students to and from various rooms and the bus.
•          Sanitizes classroom and equipment using approved materials.
•          Assists in non-invasive procedures such as tube feedings, nebulizers, etc. 
•          Understands and is aware of students' medical needs; may assist in administering medications, including suppository medications, record keeping, and record distribution.
•          Assists instructional staff in the supervision of students while they are loading and unloading buses, in gym, and playground.
•          Lifts or assists with lifting students from wheelchairs to changing tables or designated areas.  Operates mechanical lift when appropriate.
•          Employee may be requested to attend leisure and recreational activities such as Special Olympics, Eagle Mount, dances, etc.
•          Communicates with family and/or external agency employees.
•          May assist with washing dishes and doing laundry.
•          Treats all matters of school business in a confidential manner.
•          May carry out behavior intervention plans in general education and special education classes.
•          May assist in de-escalating students with disruptive or unsafe behavior.
  

Qualifications:  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).  Prior experience working with special needs students preferred.

Application procedures:  apply on-line