EAPS Paraprofessional bei Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District

Title:                                    Health Care/Special Education Support Aide

Reports to:                           Building Principal

Division of:                           MESPA

Employment Status:              School Year

General Description:

• Serves as support to student(s) as assigned to ensure that student needs are met as per medical plan and/or Individual Education Plan

Qualifications:        

1. Minimum requirement of a high school diploma
2. Must meet one of the paraprofessional requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act:
   1. Complete at least 2 years of study in an institution of higher education; OR
   2. Associate’s Degree or higher; OR
   3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
3. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform medical and educational support tasks as directed
4. Be in good physical health to be able to physically manage/support students at times
5. Be able to demonstrate appropriate communication skills, both oral and written
6. Must be prompt, courteous and have a record of good attendance in any employment
7. Working knowledge of record keeping procedures and good organizational skills
8. Have a valid Michigan driver’s license

Essential Functions: 

1. Provide support to student(s) as per medical, behavioral, and individual education plans to help student attain educational goals
2. Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding student information
3. Implement strategies as directed to help students make progress toward independence
4. Effectively communicate and cooperate with all staff in carrying out duties
5. Keep educational progress and medical records up to date as directed
6. Assist students with catheters, wheelchairs, and other medical/ambulatory supports
7. Assist students with checking blood sugar levels
8. Perform other medical interventions as directed by the school nurse
9. Assist students with personal hygiene and subsequent clean up
10. Assist in the distribution of medication to students and also attend to first aid needs if needed
11. Implement interventions designed to help students in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and other subjects as directed by the teacher

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
2. Help to instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
3. Conducts other duties related to the aide’s duties assigned by the building principal
4. Proper grooming and attire have a positive impact on the school’s image. This position involves direct service on a daily basis and the employee should maintain work attire and appearance that reflects an efficient, orderly and professionally operated organization.

Additional Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
2. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
3. Occasional interaction among unruly children
4. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Escanaba Area Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportuniti