Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Basic
About The Position
This position assists with the instructional program for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. It provides clerical support, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational assistance throughout the school day under the general supervision of supervisors and teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. The role includes attending necessary meetings and in-service training and becoming familiar with the assigned work site, its policies, procedures, equipment, and philosophies. Support may include clerical tasks, supervision during school activities, reinforcing instruction with individuals and small groups, tutoring, assisting with physical therapy, preparing instructional materials, and providing classroom assistance. Technology is used to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
- At least 60 college credit hours, an associate degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
- Sincere interest in educating and working with exceptional children.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions; speak and write coherently; keep records and prepare simple reports; and work cooperatively and professionally with school personnel and parents.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/biliterate ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and appropriate in-service training as necessary, and become familiar with the assigned work site, its policies, procedures, equipment, and philosophies.
- Provide clerical assistance, including grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, ordering supplies, filing, and keeping medication records.
- Supervise students during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty.
- Reinforce instruction for individuals and small groups in various situations and programs; tutor students and assist with physical therapy.
- Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, and art projects.
- Assist with classroom projects, student supervision, field trips, discipline reinforcement, and coordination of volunteer projects.
- Use technology to enhance instruction and assist with assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
