Total Care Aide JobID:
862
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant Date Posted:
5/11/2026
Location:
Harrison Elementary School Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year Total Care Paraprofessional
Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with total care students to provide positive learning experiences in a safe learning enviroment for our students.
Expectations of working as a cohesive team to support colleagues and students in a wide variety of tasks throughtout the school day to ensure opportunities for success. Requirements/Skills Ability to work compassionately and effectively with students who require significant physical, medical, behavioral, and/or personal care support
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions
Ability to follow individualized education plans (IEPs), health care plans, behavior plans, and staff direction
Ability to safely assist with lifting, transferring, positioning, feeding, toileting, and mobility needs of students
Ability to remain calm, patient, flexible, and supportive in challenging situations
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and related service providers
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow district safety and health procedures
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team
Knowledge of or willingness to learn specialized medical, behavioral, and personal care procedures as assigned
Ability to physically assist students throughout the school day, including lifting, pushing wheelchairs, bending, standing, and assisting with mobility needs Essential Job Functions Assists students with significant physical, medical, developmental, and/or behavioral disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing participation in educational and school activities
Provides personal care assistance including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, hygiene, lifting, transferring, positioning, and mobility support as required by individual student needs
Assists students individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction and implement educational, behavioral, communication, and therapeutic programs under the direction of certified staff and related service providers
Assists with implementation of student IEP goals, behavior intervention plans, medical plans, and safety procedures
Supports classroom behavioral management strategies to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
Monitors student safety and well-being throughout the school day, including during classroom instruction, transitions, meals, recess, transportation, and community-based activities
Assists with feeding programs, adaptive equipment, mobility devices, communication systems, sensory supports, and other specialized student supports as directed
Assists students in non-instructional settings including playground supervision, lunch supervision, bus loading/unloading, hallway transitions, and emergency drills
Accompanies and assists students during field trips, community activities, and other school-related events as assigned
Assists teachers and related service staff with preparation, organization, adaptation, and distribution of instructional and support materials
Maintains documentation and records related to student care, behavior, services, and assigned duties as required
Participates in IEP meetings, training opportunities, and collaborative team meetings as requested
Follows all district safety procedures, universal precautions, confidentiality requirements, and regulations related to supporting students with disabilities and specialized health care needs
Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and demonstrates respect, dignity, and sensitivity toward all students and families
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, principal, nurse, or administration consistent with the position responsibilities Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note:
Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework (48 credits) or passing of the ParaPro Exam
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Date:
