Special Education Paraprofessional 1 on 1 (North Chandler)

Legacy Traditional Schools • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional 1 on 1 position at Legacy Traditional Schools involves providing instructional support to individual students with disabilities in a classroom or resource environment. The role focuses on reinforcing learning, collecting data on student performance, and collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a positive and effective learning environment. This position is essential in helping students achieve their educational goals while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment conducive to learning.
• Ability to identify individual student needs.
• Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration, and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with special education students.
• Knowledge of educational computer programs.
• Familiarity with IEP and 504 plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Support students in the general education classroom and/or the pull-out room as needed.
• Assist in data collection related to student performance in academic and behavioral domains.
• Help devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on individual student needs.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
• Supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and uphold ethical behavior standards.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Alert the regular teacher to any problems or special information about individual students.
• Serve as the chief source of information for substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Reinforce student education plans (504, IEP, etc.) when necessary.
• Assist staff and students in using educational computer programs.
• Organize learning environments and prepare instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist students with personal hygiene functions and behavior functions as per their specific plan.
• Act as a mandated reporter to ensure student safety.
• Monitor students' daily schedules and behavior plans to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Attend problem-solving/IEP meetings and provide input on student progress.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% employer matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED