Education Support Professional - PACE classroom [SY26-27]
About The Position
Seeking an Education Support Professional to work in a substantially separate classroom for students with special needs. The Education Support Professional will work under the daily direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher experienced in Intellectual disabilities, Autism, and other severe neurological disabilities. Seeking a candidate experienced in working with students to support services to students in a classroom setting, small group setting or 1-1 setting. Candidate must be adept at supporting students in the acquisition of modified academic curriculum, social skills and adaptive daily living skills goals set by the special education team. Seeking a candidate with knowledge of whole communication methods, reinforcement schedules, curriculum modifications, and behavior management techniques. Candidate must be adept at working in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists in order to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach. Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.
Requirements
- An associate's degree OR 48 college credits OR have taken and passed the ParaPro Assessment or the WorkKeys Assessment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with administration, staff, and parents.
- Willingness to participate in curriculum training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with preschool and/or kindergarten children with and without disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support students in the acquisition of modified academic curriculum.
- Support students in the acquisition of social skills.
- Support students in the acquisition of adaptive daily living skills goals set by the special education team.
- Work in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
