Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional to support a student with an individualized education program (IEP). The ideal candidate will provide direct support throughout the school day to ensure the student's academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. Responsibilities include: Providing individualized support in academic tasks, organization, and classroom engagement Implementing accommodations, modifications, and behavior-support plans as directed by the special education team ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Actively participate in the educational program and help in classroom management, lesson planning, and recording of student data, as requested. Facilitate student's travel from classroom activities and appointments by giving specific directions and monitoring independent travel. Participate in staff and /or unit meetings as appropriate. Monitor all activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students and inform the teacher of any problems, conflicts and/or issues. Work cooperatively with the team, including school administrators, teachers and related service providers to ensure that program activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner. Actively participate in program and professional development activities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Work with students to implement program goals and objectives. Maintain professional standards and practices. Assist students with daily behavior management and academic lessons and implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior. Teamwork in the classroom to support academic instruction and implement behavior plans. Implement lessons as directed by teachers, assist with independent work, projects, and lead small group lessons. Provide behavior modification as directed by the teacher and BCBA. Participate in ongoing training to further develop skills and working knowledge. Maintain professional conduct and appearance. Maintain compliance with all school, district and DESE policies and procedures Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills. Maintain student confidentiality. Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people. Support children in their daily routines, including mealtime and toileting Observe and document children's progress and behavior, and communicate with teacher, BCBA and or school admin Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Experience working with children in a diverse, multi-cultural academic setting
Responsibilities
- Providing individualized support in academic tasks, organization, and classroom engagement
- Implementing accommodations, modifications, and behavior-support plans as directed by the special education team
- Actively participate in the educational program and help in classroom management, lesson planning, and recording of student data, as requested.
- Facilitate student's travel from classroom activities and appointments by giving specific directions and monitoring independent travel.
- Participate in staff and /or unit meetings as appropriate.
- Monitor all activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students and inform the teacher of any problems, conflicts and/or issues.
- Work cooperatively with the team, including school administrators, teachers and related service providers to ensure that program activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner.
- Actively participate in program and professional development activities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Work with students to implement program goals and objectives.
- Maintain professional standards and practices.
- Assist students with daily behavior management and academic lessons and implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior.
- Teamwork in the classroom to support academic instruction and implement behavior plans.
- Implement lessons as directed by teachers, assist with independent work, projects, and lead small group lessons.
- Provide behavior modification as directed by the teacher and BCBA.
- Participate in ongoing training to further develop skills and working knowledge.
- Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
- Maintain compliance with all school, district and DESE policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people.
- Support children in their daily routines, including mealtime and toileting
- Observe and document children's progress and behavior, and communicate with teacher, BCBA and or school admin
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
