Part Time Preschool Paraprofessional - Long-Term Substitute - Antrim Elementary School

ConVal School District•Peterborough, NH

57d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP, lesson plans provided by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and Consultants Sole responsibility for the supervision of students should not be assigned to Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals should work under the close supervision of a member or members of the instructional or administrative staff at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal skills.
Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving.
Motivated to work collaboratively with team members.
Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology.
Demonstrate organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs.
Paraprofessional certification is desired but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Reads, understands and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and Consultants
Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum
Gathers, collects and records data, on data sheets, related to IEP goals; shares information, observations and insights with team members
Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction and inclusion
Inform Special Education Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progress
Attends, participates and integrates information learned in weekly Paraprofessional meetings, Special Education team meetings/conferences into classroom as directed.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
Prepare educational materials as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Physical therapist, a Psychologist and Consultants.
Create substitute paraprofessional plans.
Prepare Medicaid paperwork (Waypoint billing)
Attend workshops and trainings as needed. (7.25 hours of work per day)
Carry over of learned behaviors and skill, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by the Special Education/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher and related service personnel.
Work with students as assigned by administrator. Solve practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies.
Make independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties.
Proficiency in using PC computers and software including Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Read a variety of professional and educational journals and documents.
Knowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if needed.
Interact with people (staff, supervisors, general public, students, parents, and elected officials).
Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis.
Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned.
Provide any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher and Administration.
Participates in Crotched Mountain swim program
Assist students with daily living skills, such as: feeding needs and self care needs (toileting, lifting, positioning, diaper, bathe)
Monitor students during community based instruction, on and off campus sites under the direction of an instructional staff member (as prescribed in IEP)
Riding bus and assisting with loading and unloading students at home and school as needed
Will participate and successfully complete district provided specific trainings
Knowledge of characteristics of behavioral disorders and appropriate interventions (CP, LSCI)
Will participate and successfully complete district provided specific trainings
Certification in Orton Gillingham, SPIRE or other reading instruction methodology
Implement reading program lesson plans
Will participate and successfully complete district provided specific trainings
Knowledge of characteristics of Autism Spectrum.
Will participate and successfully complete district provided specific trainings