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Information specific to this position: This Paraprofessional will support the Project Search pathway at PSD's Transition Pathways program (serving students 18-21). *Learn more about PSD's Transition Pathways Project Search Program here.*{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

Pay Range: $20.26-$22.69 (min -- 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 7.5

Work calendar days: 186

Duration of position: Ongoing

*Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. *

*SUMMARY: *

The Transition Pathways Academy offers students valuable work experience, related classroom instruction, and vocational transition planning. This position will provide instructional, vocational, and physical support to students, ages 18-21, with a wide range of support needs, including students with significant needs, while assisting the Transition Specialist in facilitating student participation in community activities and the Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) program. Responsible for supporting social skills, self-awareness and personal care development; arranging internship opportunities and interviews; job coaching; providing transportation to and from work sites; evaluating student progress and needs; and helping implement classroom accommodations, preparing materials, and performing clerical tasks. This position also supports transportation logistics and ensures clear communication with all stakeholders to help students develop independence and achieve their post-secondary goals.

*JOB TASKS: *

1. Provide individualized and small group job coaching for students at community internship sites. Teach soft skills and job-specific tasks. 

2. Support behavioral needs by implementing strategies and behavior intervention plans. 

3. Provide support with daily living skills including hygiene, toileting, feeding (including spoon and tube feeding), catheterization, lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance. Follow individualized health care plans and collaborate with nursing staff for medical needs. 

4. Observe and evaluate student performance on job sites. Adjust based on behavior, progress, and feedback. 

5. Transport students to and from work in district vehicle or assist with public transportation. 

6. Assist in developing and coordinating job sites and community partnerships. Support student interviews and employer engagement. 

7. Support planning and learning experiences in coordination with the ACE/Transition Pathways Teacher. 

8. Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, goals, and quarterly evaluations. Communicate observations to ACE Coordinator and staff. 

9. Attend appropriate in-service meetings, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions. 

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

*EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, & LICENSES REQUIRED: *

• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent • One year of related experience • Experience working with special needs students preferred • Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted • Criminal background check required for hire • Valid US driver's license • District Small Vehicle Permit required after hire • Must meet District driver insurability requirements • C isis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire • Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire)