EPR - Paraeducator - MS Musical
About The Position
The Paraeducator-EPR supports one or more students with disabilities during an after-school extracurricular activity, specifically the middle school musical. The role includes supporting students’ positive behavior support plans, encouraging social participation and engagement with peers, assisting students with tasks directed by the activity facilitator, communicating appropriately with students and staff, and promoting student independence when appropriate for the activity. The musical schedule includes performances on February 25 and 26 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and February 27 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students also attend practices from October through February. Rehearsals generally run from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended Thursday rehearsals until 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. for choreography and daily rehearsals until 5:30 p.m. in February. Training is provided by the classroom teacher of the Intermediate School Learning Support with a Functional Skills Component, or, if necessary, by the Director of Student Support Services. Salary, work schedule, and other employment conditions follow the district salary schedule and applicable policies. Performance is evaluated annually under applicable district policies.
Requirements
- Possess a two-year or four-year college degree.
- Hold current CPR and first aid certification.
- Ability to work with children with disabilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate with adults and children.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to learn about the characteristics of specific disabilities.
- Ability to learn and be trained in a positive behavior support plan.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with special needs during an extracurricular activity.
- Support students in following a positive behavior support plan.
- Encourage students to engage and participate socially with peers in the activity.
- Encourage students to perform tasks directed by the activity facilitator.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with students and staff.
- Encourage student independence when appropriate to the activity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
