Pupil Support Assistant – DCD

Hours/Day: 6.5 hours Days/Year: From date of hire – June 9, 2016 Classification: Level IV Will work with special education students at Birch Lake Elementary in the DCD Program from date of hire to the end of this school year only. Essential Functions: Assists classroom teacher(s) by performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives. Assists in the maintenance of various records and files. Adapts instructional materials, equipment or strategies, as directed by the teacher or therapist, to accomplish instructional objectives and students needs. Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions, as developed by teacher or therapist when necessary. Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher and make progress on Individualized Education Program goals. Assists with developing appropriate social skills and behavior; assists in managing/charting behavior. Escorts students to special classes and therapy; provides supervision in school areas and at school related activities off site. Collaborates with related service personnel. Assists with daily living skills which may include, but not limited to: dressing, undressing for PE, toileting, eating and hygiene. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned. Participates in conferences with families and other team members as requested by teaching staff. May assist students with mobility needs including loading and unloading buses. Provides behavior support for students as directed by the teacher related to IEP goals and objectives and behavior plans. Provide support in the school and the community for work based learning related to IEP goals and objectives. Create a positive relationship with the customer and ensure the interaction the customer has with the district is an efficient and satisfying experience. Maintains confidentiality related to all student and staff information. Performs other duties as assigned.