1-1 PARAPROFESSIONAL - FT

WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHIL • North Salem, NY

94d • $23 - $23

About The Position

The 1:1 Paraprofessional position at North Salem Campus is designed for individuals who will assist classroom staff in non-teaching duties to support the learning environment of developmentally disabled children. This role is crucial in providing non-instructional services that allow teachers and teaching assistants to focus more on direct instruction. The position is per diem and requires a high school diploma or equivalency. Prior experience in educational or recreational settings with developmentally disabled children is preferred but not mandatory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma.
• Prior experience with developmentally disabled children in an educational or recreational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom staff in non-teaching duties such as managing materials and equipment.
• Attend to the physical needs of the child and supervise the student.
• Assist with the arrival and departure of the child to and from the buses.
• Set up equipment and materials necessary for lessons planned by the teacher or teaching assistant.
• Properly store all equipment and materials after use.
• Keep the classroom and instructional equipment neat, clean, and in good order.
• Set up snack and lunch areas for the child and ensure these areas are cleaned after meals.
• Assist an individual child who has difficulty feeding or toileting under the direction of the teacher or teacher assistant.
• Assist in dressing and undressing the child who has difficulty with this task.
• Escort the child to and from activities.
• Assist in moving and/or lifting the child when necessary.
• Participate in all in-service training programs.
• May be assigned other duties according to their level of training and ability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED