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TITLE: INCLUSION ASSISTANT\ \ WORK SCHEDULE: 10 Months\ \ SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Support Staff Salary Schedule Group E\

• \$16.10

\ GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Inclusion Assistant assists the Special Education and General Education Teachers with instruction and medically relevant support for students with educational disabilities. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum and may provide adult support with daily living skills, behavioral support, reinforcement of school-based therapy goals, and vocational skills. Inclusion Assistants work at multiple sites throughout the District and may provide supports and services for students while engaged in community-based instruction and job skills development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- - Assists teacher in implementation of students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);

{=html} <!-- --> - - Provides direct health services and support to students with seizures, tracheotomy suctioning and changing, respiratory support, G tube feedings (bolus and continuous), supported oral motor functioning for eating, catheterization, medication administration (oral and G tube), CPR and First Aide;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Provides direct assistance with daily living skills (including hygiene, toileting; feeding);

{=html} <!-- --> - - Monitors student safety and provides appropriate supports and interventions as outlined by teacher/case manager/administrator/nurse or health assistant;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Implements (under guidance and direction of certified teacher) functional and meaningful instructional adaptations and accommodations;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Assists and supports students with augmentative communication systems (low/high tech, Braille, sign language, etc.);

{=html} <!-- --> - - Obtains and implements in-depth knowledge (through training) of positioning, standing, walking, transferring methods, and individualized school-based physical and occupational therapy routines;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Implements de-escalation and/or crisis intervention techniques;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Supports implementation of positive behavioral intervention procedures;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Transports and provides instructional supports to students in community-based instruction sites as directed by teacher and using SUSD vehicle;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Assists in implementation of supported work assessments and vocational training plans;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Collects data to meaningfully assess individual student goals and objectives, communicating regularly with case manager/teacher;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with students, peers, families, related-service providers, District personnel, community members, and outside service agencies;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Models people first language;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Assists teacher in preparing supplies and materials needed for instruction;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Supports student engagement in classroom instructional activities (to include special education and general education environments);

{=html} <!-- --> - Performs other related tasks as assigned.

\ QUALIFICATIONS

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

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- - Arizona Fingerprint Clearance (at time of employment)

{=htm } <!-- --> - - High School Diploma or equivalent;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Associates degree, 60 hours of college credit, or evidence of passing score on approved paraprofessional exam (must be submitted prior to employment);

{=html} <!-- --> - - American Heart Association HeartsaverCPR, First-Aid/AEDcertification required prior to employment;

{=html} <!-- --> - - Valid Arizona drivers license.

{=html} <!-- --> - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (within 6 months of employment and provided by SUSD)

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to assist students with restricted mobility, if necessary;

Ability to lift more than 50 pounds, if required;

Ability t