Valley Kids Before and After School Paraprofessional

Facilitation Support For Special Education Students

This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate physical and/or social support while at Valley Kids.

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately assist special education students with tasks related to the before and after school setting, grades K-5.
• Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. taking off/putting on outerwear, assisting with breakfast/snack, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
• Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheelchair to desk chair.
• As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
• Collect student related data as directed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Valley Kids.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
• Previous experience working with children is preferred

Work Environment:

• 12 month position
• Split shift hours: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Shifts may be longer or continuous to accommodate school schedules and inclement weather days
• Reports to Director of Valley Kids
• Non-exempt