Special Education Paraprofessional - Upper Elementary Grades 5,6
About The Position
West Woods Upper Elementary School (Grades 5–6) is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional for the school year. The position is 6.5 hours per day, excluding a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The paraprofessional provides personal care and hygiene support, including lifting and toileting, and assists with students’ medicine regimens. The role may also provide instructional services and classroom support by carrying out teacher-prepared lesson plans, supervising teacher-planned activities, preparing instructional materials, and recording student progress. A cooperative working relationship with teachers is expected. The position pays $24.90–$29.11 per hour, depending on experience and the FPSEU contract. It includes eight paid holidays, 12 sick days, and three personal days, and is eligible for health insurance, a 401a defined contribution plan, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, two years of college, or equivalent qualification such as the Para Pathways Assessment.
- Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with students and personable relationships with teachers.
- Ability to follow directions in oral and written form.
- Ability to provide personal care and hygiene support, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Prior experience working with school-age children is a plus.
- Life or work experience contributing to the candidate's overall preparedness.
Responsibilities
- Provide tutoring and one-on-one instruction, circulate in the classroom, and assist with group instruction.
- Modify instructional materials and assist students with technology, tests, and assessments.
- Observe students and collect, organize, and record progress data; take classroom notes and attendance.
- Provide personal care and hygiene, including toileting and lifting, and assist with medicine regimens.
- Monitor hallways and study halls, maintain on-task behavior, address minor behavioral problems, and escort students to other classes.
- Complete PMT and restraint training.
- Schedule activities; copy, staple, sort, and perform other clerical tasks.
- Operate classroom media and tools, maintain equipment, and run errands.
- Handle records confidentially and perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Eight paid holidays
- 12 sick days
- Three personal days
- Health insurance eligibility
- 401a defined contribution plan eligibility
- Life insurance eligibility
- Long-term disability eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
