Paraprofessional
About The Position
Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Colonial School District! The hourly Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment with Colonial School District is $20.00/hour. 3 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date). Employer paid clearances and TB screening! The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year. Special Education Paraprofessionals may support students in one or more of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Learning, and Life Skills Support.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- For Title I positions - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB.
Nice To Haves
- Two years post secondary education, or higher, preferred.
- Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support to individual students or small groups, including on-task prompting, social skills development, and self-care assistance.
- Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans by implementing accommodations and strategies as directed.
- Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve their educational goals.
- Work one-on-one or in small groups to provide targeted academic and behavioral support.
- Assist students in developing organizational, communication, problem-solving, and independent living skills.
- Guide students through classroom activities, monitor participation and progress, and provide feedback to instructional staff.
- Promote positive student behavior and help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school administrators to support student success.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional school activities.
- Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.
Benefits
- 3 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date).
- Employer paid clearances and TB screening!
- Base medical plan for employee
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dental
- Vision
- Other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
- CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
- Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
- Milestone service award
- Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
- Paid credential renewals
- Paid trainings
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
