Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- Vernon Middle School

Marion Independent School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Provide assistance to licensed instructional or support staff in the delivery of program specific services. Serves special education students, and school educational programs under the direction of licensed teaching staff. Assists in providing educationally based academic, social, emotional and behavioral programming which has been designed to meet the needs of students entitled to special education programming.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others.
Ability and willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students and the district.
Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
Ability to convey a positive and professional image to students, families and colleagues.
Ability to provide crisis intervention support (after proper training).
Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence.
Ability to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, application of basic computer skills to effectively use email, internet, word processing and ipad applications.
Maintains positive professional relationships and behavior

Responsibilities

Assists in providing academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in a structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
Assists in providing individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assists in implementing, adapting or developing curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Collaborates with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions, social emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
Completes clerical duties related to educational programming, instruction and/or classroom management including, but not limited to, materials preparation, communications, and recordkeeping related to student attendance, performance, behavioral incidents, etc.
Provides support and assists with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to: the playground (K-8 only), in the lunchroom, restrooms,halls, media center and in those areas as requested.
May be requested to participate in projects, committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program, building or school district.
Participates in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
Develops and maintains proper and adequate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Support implementation of academic accommodations, modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP)