Mosaic Program Paraprofessional (5)

Purpose The Paraprofessional's primary goal is to assist with and support student(s). Program Overview The Mosaic Program is a highly specialized, intensive learning environment designed for students with level 3 Autism who require significant support in communication, social-emotional regulation, and daily living skills. Our mission is to provided an embedded approach to instruction, utilizing a team of highly trained experts to help students generalize skills across all environments. Supervisor Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator

Assist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional time Prepare materials for an individual student to use in the classroom Assist with the collection of student-specific data for instructional programs and student progress. Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rules Based on the student's IEP, the paraprofessional will maintain an appropriate level of student supervision, including during field trips, transition times, physical education class, recess, meal supervision, arrival, and students' departure Operate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials. Collaborate with the IEP team to implement curriculum modifications and accommodations Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student as required by IEP, including but not limited to training for medical procedures as required by the IEP, other health plans, or ADA, and apply training with assigned students Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the IEP team's supervision (for instance, the reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives) to support and reinforce classroom objectives and provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities Assists students with grooming, community accessibility, and appropriate areas as assigned by professional members of the IEP team (i.e., feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to/from the bus, etc.) Maintain a log of services for Medicaid billing With training and supervision, provide assistance with toileting, lifting and transferring, positioning, and other activities Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Assist teacher in providing positive learning experiences during large or small group instruction and one on one tutoring outside instructional time Prepare materials for an individual student or groups of students to use in the classroom. Support and assist enforcement of classroom, school, and district rules Operate equipment used in the instructional process and the preparation of classroom materials. Assist in the management of student behavior Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Physical Demands Minimal amount(s) of: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling Significant amount(s) of: mental attention/focus, speaking, listening, sitting, standing MRSD is an EOE