Paraprofessional

About the position

The position involves supporting assigned students in achieving their educational goals as set by their teachers and related services teams. The role includes assisting in the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) and behavior plans, providing support both inside and outside the classroom, and ensuring that students can fully participate in school activities. Responsibilities also include assisting therapists during related service sessions, helping students with self-care tasks, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for the students throughout the day. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student's teacher and related services team.
• Assists in the implementation of student's individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department.
• Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.
• Provides support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.
• Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student's teacher.
• Assists therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.
• Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).
• Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student's management needs.
• Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.
• Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student's safety at all times.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree or coursework in education preferred.
• One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience.
• First Aid CPR AED.