1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•Troy, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional for the 26-27 school year. This role is crucial in supporting students with special medical needs within the general education setting. The paraprofessional will work under the direct supervision of classroom teachers, the School Nurse, and the Director of Operations to ensure the student receives necessary assistance and can access learning opportunities. KIPP Capital Region is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes anti-racism, equity, and racial justice, aiming to prepare students for college, career, and beyond.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Child development educational background or knowledge preferred.
Experience working in a medical facility, nurses office, or diabetes care facility preferred.
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
Experience with nursing and/or providing patient care and supporting individuals with mobility challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement all aspects of the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provide necessary support and monitoring to help the student manage their identified needs while remaining in the classroom to access learning.
Act as a mandated reporter to ensure the safety of the students.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
Administer tests, homework, make-up work, etc., for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
Assist students with personal hygiene and care needs.
Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Communicate with supervising instructional staff, a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
Escort student (e.g., bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
Monitor student’s daily schedule for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Provide, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring the student’s access to his/her least restrictive environment.
Supervise individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Prepare the learning environment to allow the student to participate in classroom activities.
Supervise and escort the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
Attend problem-solving/IEP meetings and provide input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
Participate in training for the purpose of providing or receiving information and updating skills.
Collect data on the student’s IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data-based decision making.
Establish, cultivate, and maintain a collaborative relationship with the classroom teachers, the School Nurse, and Director of Operations.
Partner with the SPED Team to review material taught in class with individual students who require additional support.
Lead on monitoring student medical needs and reporting updates to School Nurse.
Assist Nurse with providing snack or break for students, along with problem-solving and making timely solution-focused determinations to meet the needs of the student.
Manage and reduce risk within the classroom with the support of the classroom teachers, the school nurse, and Director of Operations and seek assistance when needed to resolve the matter.
Perform other duties outlined by classroom teachers, the School Nurse, and the Director of Operations.
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those of the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures; promote and support mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Commit to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts, and expect all stakeholders to participate in this work.