Paraprofessional for Special Education

Special Education:

• To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills
• Assists the special education staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Confers and plans with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation of implementation.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the special education teacher.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved
• Supports Special Education team with maintaining and preparing the classroom environment
• Maintains a safe working environment in the performance of all school-related duties.
• Effectively collects and maintains evidence of meeting job standards

Students, Families, and Staff:

• Works hard every day to deliver on the promise of an outstanding education for all students
  
• Cares about others and treats others with respect
• Communicates proactively with team members
• Puts in effort outside of the classroom to build relationships with students and families
• Regularly communicates with parents through phone calls, emails and notes
• Participates in school committees throughout the academic year

Constant Learning:

• Views feedback as a welcome opportunity to improve and practice
• Constantly reflects on successes and areas for growth
• Actively participates in ongoing professional development throughout the school year
• Actively participates in weekly observations and coaching sessions

Personal Organization and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, homework, and grades using computerized data systems
• Meets professional responsibilities through efficient work habits
• Participates in the daily functions of the school including morning duty, lunch, recess and dismissal
  

Qualified applicants will have experience

• Working with scholars with special education exceptionality
• Working with scholars with physical needs
• Working with challenging behaviors

Well qualified applicants will have

• At least two (2) years of experience
• Experience working with students with special needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma – Required;

• Desire to assist students with special needs
• Patience and skills to support children on the caseload
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved

• This position requires someone who is flexible, a team player, and easily adapts to new/challenging situations.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary based on experience.

A competitive benefits package is also offered [including the opportunity to participate in health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement matching].

TO APPLY

Submit resume and online application.