Site Trainer/Paraprofessional

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The job of Site Trainer is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program throughout the community with specific responsibilities for assisting in the assessment process of students referred with special needs; documenting information on student's performance; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adapts site activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assists the assigned teacher in developing and maintaining an environment conducive to maximize learning for the purpose of implementing curriculum and instruction.
• Attends meeting and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Become familiar with methods and materials that are used with students within the program assigned for the purpose of maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of sharing information related to assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Document data under the supervision of assigned teacher for the purpose of supporting progress monitoring of students.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed.
• Work independently with students on a one to one basis or in small group settings as assigned by teacher for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans and ensuring students' success.
• Assists with clerical activities (e.g. copying, collating, mailings, filing, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of insuring materials and information is available.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with activities of daily living (e.g. bathrooming, feeding, and dressing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education Required: High School or equivalent
Certification Required:
Experience Required: Job related experience is desired
Experience Preferred: college credits preferred – must acquire Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status as required by PA Chapter 14