RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: Itinerant Independence Facilitator/Behavior Support Paraeducator – SUPERVISOR: Under the direction of credentialed teacher supervised by Director of Student Support Services BASIC FUNCTION: The Independence Facilitator/Behavior support paraeducator will work in an assigned capacity designed for students with specialized needs. Primary function and purpose is to facilitate independence of students with special needs. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • All duties of Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator • Using strategies acquired through training, facilitates independence for all students with the ultimate goal of the student becoming independent • Under the direct or indirect supervision of a credentialed teacher, provides direct specialized services as determined by any written contract between parent and district • Implements behavioral management strategies for students, using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher • Composes correspondence, completes incident reports, and maintains an efficient filing system of records • Completes daily or weekly logs of students’ behavior • Helps students to learn social skills • Assists in the monitoring and development of intervention plans and program policy; follows these guidelines for crisis intervention and physical restraint • Accompanies student on school field trips, if needed • May be required to support student with toileting needs • Work with Behavior specialist and/or outside agencies to implement behavioral supports for student • Maintain and update student schedules including visual schedules as needed • Performs other related duties as assigned • May be required to work on an itinerant basis EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Meets No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified Criteria. • Previous experience working with school-age children desired • Training and/or experience with Autism, behavior management, conflict resolution and physical restraint techniques required • Training and/or experience with physical/medical needs required • First aid and CPR certificates desired KNOWLEDGE OF: • Special needs of assigned students specific to the Individual Education Plan • Various disabilities and how they impact students, including students with Autism • Transition methodologies and facilitating independence • Strategies for inclusion ABILITY TO: • Assume high level of responsibility and independent activity • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions • Maintain confidentiality of student records • Meet schedules, deadlines and timelines • Read/interpret/apply rules, regulation, and policies • Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations • Perform clerical functions • Operate standard office equipment • Use good organizational skills • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties • Remain flexible to meet student and program needs • Relate to children and be aware of and adapt to the differences in children’s abilities to learn • Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers maintaining friendly relationships with a sensitivity for all students • Communicate with diverse groups, displaying tact and courtesy • Work with students individually as well as in small groups • Function within legal and ethical constraints of position: trustworthy and confidential • Work with special needs students in a sensitive, patient and nurturing manner • Take direction from student’s teacher/s and/or site administrator • Monitor student’s work and play • Communicate effectively • Work with confidential information appropriately • Establish and maintain rapport with children and adults • Present a professional appearance • Sufficient vision to see small print • Sufficient hearing to hear normal telephone conversations • Read, understand and carry out oral and written directions • Ability to work one-on-one with students or in small groups • Work independently and as a member of a team ENVIRONMENT: • Indoor and outdoor work in weather extremes, hot or cold climate • General Education and Special Education classroom • Working independently in classrooms PHYSICAL ABILITIES: • Position may require heavy physical labor including ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects • Position requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend • May sit for extended periods of time • Frequent standing or walking REQUIREMENTS: • TB test clearance • California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance • Completion of proficiency testing if needed • NCLB compliant