Educational Assistant - Special Education

Essential functions: -Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA assists and/or teaches individual and small groups of students in specially designed instruction that includes academics, communication, behavior regulation, self-care, social, leisure, employment, and community engagement skills. -Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA instructs and/or assists students in following daily routines that include personal hygiene, toileting, arrival, departure, walking, recess, feeding, and transportation. -Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher, the EA supports students in engaging with peers in authentic activities of interest both in and outside the classroom. -Follows all student plans and programs written by related service specialists that include, AT/AAC, communication, behavior regulation, feeding, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and adaptive physical education. -Follows guidelines written in a student\'s plan for independence that uses the least intrusive intervention and best practices consistent with the student\'s Independent Education Program (IEP). -Performs health tasks and implements individualized protocols as delegated by the MESD\'s -Registered Nurse and assigned by the classroom teacher. -Following the guidance of the LEEP Teacher and/or Related Service Specialist, the EA takes data that informs the development of appropriate IEPs that include data, data driven decision making, measurable and achievable goals and the implementation of those goals. -Communicates with the LEEP teacher informing of daily occurrences that require further attention to maintain a physically and emotionally safe climate, culture, and learning environment. -Following guidance of the LEEP teacher, acts to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment following Universal Design for Learning. -Following guidance of the LEEP teacher, prepares materials for instructional activities designed by the teacher, including routine clerical tasks. -Implement all crisis intervention and physical management procedures following CESD approved systems. Serves as the primary source of information and assistance to substitute teachers assigned to the classroom. Minimum Qualifications: -At least 18 years of age -High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preparation -Ability to operate and use technology for student instruction and/or care including computers, augmentative communication devices, and adaptive physical equipment. -Ability to produce materials using computers, copiers, audiovisual equipment, and other office machines. -Ability to acquire and maintain all required certifications that include first aid/CPR, and crisis intervention and physical management. Read the full job description and apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=1621& ref=