
Represent the program in a professional manner and maintain positive community relationships. An empathetic and nurturing person who wants to educate and empower youth and families to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Facilitate the participation of students, youth, families, and support teams in the development of students and youths person-centered support plans. Monitor to assure that students and youth receive the quality, type, duration, and frequency of supports and services as documented outlined in their support plans. Identify and document unmet and/or projected support needs for and with students and youth. An energetic and caring special education paraprofessional with 13 years of experience working with students with Multiple Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Life Skill needs. Participate in mandatory and ongoing training to enhance skills.
Worked with youth to work through their barriers and obstacles to cope with/recover from their mental illnesses.
Documented daily activities in the living unit by entering information in BCC’s electronic health record system.
Accurately administered medication according to physician and/or nurse’s orders. Documented the medication administration record (MAR).
Assisted with the implementation of each youth's treatment plan (every youth at BCC has one).
Educated youth on cleanliness and orderliness in their personal hygiene, living unit and the surrounding grounds.
Refered the youth to the medical team if they need anything.
Provided safe transportation (in BCC vehicles) to scheduled appointments and for outings.
Engaged youth in activities that is on the living unit’s schedule. Played games, facilitated getting calls or video visits set up with their families or other stakeholders, etc.
Ensured the youth are dressed in weather and activity-appropriate clothing.
Prepared and enjoyed meals together in the living unit.
Verified health and wellbeing of students through individual monitoring and other contacts with the students, family, and service providers.
Engaged in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs(IEPs) as well as individual positive behavior support plans and classroom management plans with proper certifications or trainings when appropriate.
Engaged in the instructional and therapeutic tasks that are relevant to the education of the student and/or specified in the student’s IEP. May include data collection related to student progress on IEP and assisted with Positive Behavior Support Intervention Plans.
Guided independent work as appropriate to the student(s) ability with the use of equipment or instructional materials as assigned by the teacher, therapists or consultants involved with the student(s).
Identified and documented unmet and/or projected support needs for students and communicated information to the teacher.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Read and correctly interpreted written directions and performed accurate computations related to the functions of the position.
Attended to the student(s) specified instructional, physical and/or behavioral needs which are a result of their disability(ies) and may include, but not be limited to, lifting and transferring, movement and positioning, grooming, hygiene, feeding, toileting, changing and diapering.
Supervised student(s) when it was necessary for the teacher to be out of the room.
Engaged in progress monitoring and data collection at the direction of the teacher; provided relevant student information to staff.
Instructed, supervised, and managed students in all settings including the community and regular education setting with guidance from teacher.
Source of information and help to a substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the special education teacher.
Operated and cared for equipment and software and assisted student(s) in use of same.
Prepared and updated learning stations, educational activities, games, bulletin boards, internet searches as directed by special education teacher.
Participated in required staff development trainings.
Promoted positive public and employee relations for the District.
Served as a resource person on District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as relevant to the position.
Worked during established building operating hours and extra time as needed and approved.
Ensured the highest degree of confidentiality appropriate to the position.
Complied with the Pennsylvania School Code, the policies of the School Board, and the Non-Bargaining Support Personnel Handbook.
Performed other tasks and assumed other responsibilities as from time to time may
be assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor.
Work with youth to work through their barriers and obstacles to cope with/recover from their mental illnesses.
Document daily activities in the living unit by entering information in BCC’s electronic health record system.
Accurately administer medication according to physician and/or nurse’s orders. Document the medication administration record (MAR).
Assist with the implementation of each youth's treatment plan (every youth at BCC has one).
Educate youth on cleanliness and orderliness in their personal hygiene, living unit and the surrounding grounds.
Refer the youth to the medical team if they need anything.
Provide safe transportation (in BCC vehicles) to scheduled appointments and for outings.
Engage youth in activities that is on the living unit’s schedule. Play games, facilitate getting calls or video visits set up with their families or other stakeholders, etc.
Ensure the youth are dressed in weather and activity-appropriate clothing.
Prepare and enjoy meals together in the living unit.
West Shore School District 20 hr yearly training
CPR/First Aid, UMHC Summer 2023
Mandated Reporter training, UMHC Summer 2023
Medication Distribution 2023
Not A Number training (Love 146's child trafficking and exploitation prevention), UMHC Summer 2023
Safe Crisis Management training, UMHC Summer 2023
CPR/AED training, January 2023 to 2025
Valid PA Driver's License
Over 21 years of age