Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional

Carlisle School District • Carlisle, AR

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About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional works closely with one or a few students with special needs on a regular basis, providing physical assistance and emotional support to help them gain the full benefits of their educational placement. The role is performed under the direction of supervising teacher(s). The position has a 185-day contract. The paraprofessional reports to building administration and special education administrators and does not supervise others. Performance is evaluated under local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines by the building administrator.

Requirements

• Be certified as Highly Qualified by meeting at least one of the following: complete two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester credit hours); possess an associate’s degree or higher; or obtain a passing score of 457 on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade-level, school, and District teams.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Assist assigned student(s) with physical tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Support the teacher with methods, materials, and reinforcement strategies for target children, and implement plans developed by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher, when requested, with communication between home and school.
• Participate in ongoing staff development.
• Help plan scheduling to meet students’ needs and help collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
• Communicate regularly with teachers about students’ needs and progress.
• Treat all information about the school, teachers, children, and their families as strictly confidential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree