Paraprofessional Assistant
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional Assistant / Behavior Assistant
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
UNIT/ORGANIZATION: Anova’s (NPA) Programs.
REPORTS TO: Behavior Analyst
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavioral and instructional methodologies to address student IEP goals primarily in public school settings. This position is not hired to work exclusively with one student but acts as an agency resource for all Anova students. While Anova strives to provide a consistent work schedule for each of its employees, this position’s daily and weekly hours may be altered with short notice at the discretion of management in order to meet the needs of the agency as a whole. This individual provides direct training and supervision of their assigned student(s) under the direction of an Anova Behavior Analyst with support from the classroom teacher and other support staff, ensuring a positive and reinforcing academic experience and compliance with Anova policies and procedures and other appropriate regulations and standards. Some students served by Anova require special training, skills and/or abilities. Depending on the particular student assignment this position may require:
Working outside providing community based instruction in the school’s neighborhood;
Lifting, turning, bending, stooping and carrying students requiring physical support;
Frequent standing and sitting; or standing for long periods; occasional running
Performing physical management techniques including physical escort and restraint of students; including the implementation of appropriate crisis intervention and management techniques.
Performing medical related procedures including tube feeding, catheterization, and other procedures provided under the supervision of school medical staff.
Agreement to an encumbered lunch period.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to monitor and evaluate student performance. Ability to meet student’s educational, physical care and socialization needs. Ability to make logical and practical decisions. Ability to relate to students in a positive, effective and age-appropriate manner. Ability to develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with teachers and other staff. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain professional boundaries with students, teachers and parents. Ability to provide instruction for students in a constructive and effective manner. Ability to maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times. Ability to encourage an atmosphere conducive to helping students achieve their greatest potential in the least restrictive environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Student Supervision, Instruction and Care
Specific Duties:
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Substitute Assignments
Specific Duties:
Immediately telephone Substitute Coordinator when assigned student is not present at school and be available to serve as a substitute with another student.
Drive to various county school sites when assigned a substitute case.
Provide student supervision, instruction and care for assigned substitute case.
Implements procedures delineated in student’s substitute orientation information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Preparation and Documentation
Specific Duties:
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Administrative
Specific Duties:
OTHER:
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience working with developmentally disabled and / or emotionally disturbed students in an environment utilizing an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is required.
POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional Assistant / Behavior Assistant
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
UNIT/ORGANIZATION: Anova’s (NPA) Programs.
REPORTS TO: Behavior Analyst
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavioral and instructional methodologies to address student IEP goals primarily in public school settings. This position is not hired to work exclusively with one student but acts as an agency resource for all Anova students. While Anova strives to provide a consistent work schedule for each of its employees, this position’s daily and weekly hours may be altered with short notice at the discretion of management in order to meet the needs of the agency as a whole. This individual provides direct training and supervision of their assigned student(s) under the direction of an Anova Behavior Analyst with support from the classroom teacher and other support staff, ensuring a positive and reinforcing academic experience and compliance with Anova policies and procedures and other appropriate regulations and standards. Some students served by Anova require special training, skills and/or abilities. Depending on the particular student assignment this position may require:
Working outside providing community based instruction in the school’s neighborhood;
Lifting, turning, bending, stooping and carrying students requiring physical support;
Frequent standing and sitting; or standing for long periods; occasional running
Performing physical management techniques including physical escort and restraint of students; including the implementation of appropriate crisis intervention and management techniques.
Performing medical related procedures including tube feeding, catheterization, and other procedures provided under the supervision of school medical staff.
Agreement to an encumbered lunch period.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to monitor and evaluate student performance. Ability to meet student’s educational, physical care and socialization needs. Ability to make logical and practical decisions. Ability to relate to students in a positive, effective and age-appropriate manner. Ability to develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with teachers and other staff. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain professional boundaries with students, teachers and parents. Ability to provide instruction for students in a constructive and effective manner. Ability to maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times. Ability to encourage an atmosphere conducive to helping students achieve their greatest potential in the least restrictive environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Student Supervision, Instruction and Care
Specific Duties:
- Provide constant and effective supervision for student(s) assigned.
- Adhere to Anova policies and procedures at all times.
- Implement directions from Behavior Analyst and / or Teacher.
- Assist Behavior Analyst in ensuring that program is effective and appropriate by making constructive recommendations for possible changes / revisions.
- Implement all assigned behavioral interventions and methodologies.
- Instruct students in new skills using instructional methods and materials provided by the Teacher.
- Provide positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior.
- Use positive behavior management techniques at all times.
- Provide consequences and alternatives for problem behaviors.
- Model instructional and behavior management techniques for others.
- Report significant changes in the student’s behavior to the Behavior Analyst.
- Provide assistance with curriculum modifications.
- Completes and updates student’s substitute orientation information.
- Comply with all State and Federal Laws applicable to the delivery of the professional services rendered by a Non-Public agency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Substitute Assignments
Specific Duties:
Immediately telephone Substitute Coordinator when assigned student is not present at school and be available to serve as a substitute with another student.
Drive to various county school sites when assigned a substitute case.
Provide student supervision, instruction and care for assigned substitute case.
Implements procedures delineated in student’s substitute orientation information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Preparation and Documentation
Specific Duties:
- Assist Teacher in preparing resources for instruction, as assigned.
- Document behavioral and instructional progress as assigned.
- Complete clear and concise Incident Reports when indicated.
- Attendance at all mandatory meetings and In-service training.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Administrative
Specific Duties:
- Submit accurate timesheets signed by the classroom teacher, on time for processing by Anova administration.
- Provide constructive input into the development and / or revision of Anova Policies and Procedures.
- Provide constructive input into staff orientation procedures.
- Complete activities as required by the California Department of Education pursuant to maintaining certification as a non-public agency.
OTHER:
- Complete other duties and assignments at the discretion of the Anova Management Team and under the direct supervision of the Behavior Analyst / Executive Director.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience working with developmentally disabled and / or emotionally disturbed students in an environment utilizing an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is required.