Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Special Programs Secondary

Anchorage Schools • Anchorage, AK

76d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Secondary Special Programs Paraprofessional Educator implements special education services and supports under the direction of a special education teacher. The paraeducator provides instruction assistance to special education students primarily in special education classrooms, as well as in other settings within the schools. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements for the state of Alaska through one of the following methods: 48 college semester credits from a regionally accredited institution, OR a passing score of 459 or greater on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment exam, OR passing the WorkKeys by ACT assessment, OR passing the ASD provided Master Teacher paraprofessional training.
• Basic literacy skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and inspire confidence and cooperation of staff, parents, students, administrators, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of first aid.
• One year of experience working with children with significant disabilities.
• Basic experience with office equipment and computer literacy skills including word processing, printing, and e-mail.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behavior plans, and lesson plans, etc. under the direction of a special education teacher.
• Must be able to readily implement details of individual students' behavioral support plans.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor during times of conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to share essential information appropriately with fellow team members to aid in the development of individual student programs.
• Ability to read and interpret information from a variety of professionals, including psychologists, behavioral specialists, counselors, and mental health specialists.
• Overall physical conditioning and ability to provide physical support for students in a variety of settings within the classroom or school.
• Ability and willingness to be trained on a variety of topics, including Positive Behavioral Supports, positive reinforcement techniques, appropriate behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques.
• A valid Alaska driver's license, ASD required vehicle insurance and the willingness to use personal vehicle for department business.

Responsibilities

• Provides special education services and support for students individually or in small groups under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Prepares or modifies instructional materials including assistive technology devices for student use.
• Collects data in accordance with student IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified special education staff.
• Collaborates and works cooperatively with colleagues and staff.
• Follows written and oral instructions and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies.
• Implements and provides special education services and support for students as detailed in the IEP.
• Attends to and provides for student's daily hygiene, personal, and health-related care including dressing, feeding, toileting/diapering, etc. as directed by certified special education staff.
• Provides detailed, explicit information on students functioning and progress that will assist teachers and related service personnel in developing appropriate learning and behavioral support.
• Assists in positioning/range of motion tasks for students such as lifting, repositioning, physically assisting, and transferring between apparatus.
• Assumes safety responsibilities for students when providing community-based instruction and vocational training.
• Supports the Anchorage School District's position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.
• Implements ASD approved de-escalation techniques as required by district behavioral programs.
• Provides primary support in special education or regular education classroom environments.
• Provides additional support in other school settings per individual student need.

Benefits

• Retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED