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Responsible for instructional, functional, cognitive, behavioral, social and/or emotional support and motivation in the educational setting under the direction of special and general education teachers, administrators, and other team members as appropriate. |  |  |\n\nKey Responsibilities:  \n1. Lifting and Transferring  \n○ Safely lift, transfer, and reposition students with physical disabilities using proper body mechanics or assistive devices (e. g., gait belts, lifts) .  \n○ Assist students in and out of wheelchairs, classroom chairs, therapy equipment, or buses as needed.  \n2. Mobility Assistance  \n○ Support students with walking, using mobility aids (walkers, canes), or navigating hallways and school grounds.  \n○ Escort students to and from classrooms, therapy sessions, or other school activities.  \n3. Toileting and Personal Hygiene  \n○ Assist students with toileting routines, including transferring to/from the toilet or changing table.  \n○ Provide diapering, catheter care, or other hygiene support as required by medical or IEP guidelines.  \nAt Wallingford Public Schools our mission is to inspire through innovative and engaging experiences that  \nlead all learners to pursue and discover their personal best.  \n○ Maintain cleanliness and dignity while following all health and safety protocols.  \n4. Feeding and Positioning  \n○ Assist with feeding, including use of feeding tubes or adaptive utensils as needed.  \n○ Ensure proper positioning of students during and after meals to support digestion and prevent aspiration.  \n○ Monitor students during eating to ensure safety.  \n5. Medical and Health Monitoring  \n○ Observe and report any changes in physical condition or behavior to the school nurse or appropriate staff.  \n○ Assist with basic health-related tasks under the supervision of licensed personnel (e. g., range-of-motion exercises, basic therapy support) .  \n6. Emergency Support  \n○ Provide physical support during medical or behavioral emergencies (e. g., seizures, falls) .  \n○ Follow emergency protocols and assist in evacuating students safely during drills or actual emergencies.  \n7. Equipment Handling  \n○ Operate and maintain specialized equipment (e. g., wheelchairs, standers, lifts) .  \n○ Ensure that all mobility or adaptive equipment is used correctly and safely.  \n8. Collaboration with Staff  \n○ Work closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and special education staff to implement physical care plans.  \n○ Attend meetings or trainings related to physical care and safety procedures.  \nSection II: Essential Duties and Responsibilities  \nInstructional Support  \n● Assist classroom teachers with academic and behavioral support for students with special needs.  \n● Help implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) under the supervision of certified staff.  \n● Support students during classroom activities, transitions, and instructional tasks.  \n● Assist with adaptive learning tools and communication devices as needed.  \nPersonal Care & Mobility Support  \n● Assist students with daily living activities, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and hygiene needs.  \n● Provide physical assistance with mobility, including lifting and transferring students using safe and approved methods.  \n● Monitor and support students’ health-related needs as directed by the school nurse.  \nAt Wallingford Public Schools our mission is to inspire through innovative and engaging experienc","cbCainf2tlOcn33d","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainf2tlOcn33d","pdf",489172,"English","# Section I: General Information\n## Position Title and Role Overview\n## Key Responsibilities\n# Section II: Essential Duties and Responsibilities\n## Instructional Support\n## Personal Care & Mobility Support\n## Behavioral & Emotional Support\n## Collaboration & Communication\n## Safety & Compliance","[{\"question\":\"What are the main responsibilities of the CNA ParaEducator-Special Education role?\",\"answer\":\"The role includes instructional support and functional care such as lifting and transferring, mobility assistance, toileting and personal hygiene, feeding and positioning, health monitoring, emergency support, and safe equipment handling under appropriate supervision.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the position support medical and health needs?\",\"answer\":\"The CNA observes and reports changes in condition or behavior to the school nurse, and assists with basic health-related tasks only under the supervision of licensed personnel according to medical or IEP guidelines.\"},{\"question\":\"What safety and compliance expectations are listed?\",\"answer\":\"The document requires following district health and safety procedures, maintaining confidentiality, documenting care provided as required, participating in trainings, modeling positive behavior and language, and safely transitioning and supervising students in daily activities.\"}]","Wallingford Public Schools Position Description - ParaEducator-Special Education (CNA) | PDF"]