Education Support Professional (ESP) - Special Education

Schedule:  5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 6.5 hours / day, 182 paid days / year
Approximate Hours:  Monday through Friday, As assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule:  According to Education Support Professional (ESP) Master Agreement (salary schedule is on the last page)
 

JOB SUMMARY:     
Assists the classroom and special education teacher, under the direction of a licensed teacher, by working directly and indirectly with students with disabilities to maximize their success.  Supports students' academic, social-emotional, and physical development. Provides direct student support that aligns with students' individual education plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
% of Time                                                                           
80%      Direct Student Support

• Works directly with students, individually or in small groups, on academic, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional skills.
• Assists with implementing students' individual education plan (IEP) goals/objectives.
• Assists with implementing positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS). Assists with responses to student behavior in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and communicates with teachers to support instruction and IEP goals/objectives.
• Supervises students in individual, small group, and large groups settings.
• May provide assistance and support to students in accomplishing activities of daily living; including, but not limited to: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring, mobility and positioning.

15%      Classroom Support

• Provide assistance and support in adapting curriculum to the instructional needs of each student.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment. Promotes inclusion and social interaction among all students.
• Assist in collecting data related to students' individual education plans.

 5%      Professional Development and Support

• Attends meetings and training as assigned which may include CPI and/or Ukeru training.
• May provide support for other ESP positions.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:                          

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Complete Personal Care Assistance Training prior to working with students.

Experience:                             

• Previous experience in school/students preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Ability to relate to students and staff and maintain a positive learning and working environment.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Intermediate internet knowledge.
• Intermediate reading and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates office equipment including computer, phone system, laminator, copier, scanner and calculator.
• Operates assistive technology and other equipment.

Supervision of Other Employees: 

• This position does not provide supervision or work direction to any other District employees.
• The position may assist in training others.
• Ability and willingness to cross train and cover other ESP positions.