Special Education Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide (full-time)- Excel Center Clarksville

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana • Clarksville, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the school director and the Special Education (SPED) Instructor, the SPED Paraprofessional assists in providing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). The Paraprofessional works closely with staff to create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when assisted with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports. The position works with the instructional team in meeting educational goals and adhering to the Indiana Academic Standards.

Requirements

• Has a good grasp of a variety of subjects with an ability to explain concepts easily to assist, ideally high school-age students in an urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education setting, in achieving expected competencies in core academic skills.
• Creates, adapts, and delivers instructional materials to break up learning into steps.
• Possesses the essential mindset that all students can succeed.
• Is compelled to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Is moved to recognize what results are important and what steps need to be taken to achieve goals or targets for self or others.
• Adept at effectively prioritizing multiple priorities.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
• Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and distance learning technology, preferably Blackboard.
• Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Tutoring Expertise in an urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education setting.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff; including assistance in reading, note-taking, and study strategies, and helping with remediation plans for students who are struggling while maintaining classroom order and discipline.
• Communicates with the SPED staff regarding any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the SPED Instructor.
• Assists as directed by certified staff to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP/504/ESL team(s).
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.
• Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with the staff to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Works with coaches and leadership staff to aid students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment and outreach efforts.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed