Special Education Paraprofessional
About The Position
Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma (must provide documentation) Associate Degree or higher or 48 credit hours of higher education or pass a ParaPro test or ACT WorkKeys (must have one completed prior to being hired and provide documentation) Valid driver's license may be required Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, grasp, lift to 50 lbs, carry, push and pull to assist children with disabilities OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred Must be completed within the first 120 calendar days of employment (district provides training): 24 hour SDE Paraprofessional training or SDE approved equivalent CPR and First Aid Training Universal Precautions Training (Bloodborne Pathogens) Essential Job Functions : Direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students Maintain professionalism, i.e. confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, refer parents/other professionals/phone calls to the teacher/principal regarding any questions, clarifications other than routine matters Respect, support and implement the philosophy of the classroom teacher in all environments at site Assist teacher(s) with the preparation of materials and classroom cleaning protocols Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate (lunch, bathroom, specials). Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet Assists student with diapering/toileting, feeding/tube feeding needs as appropriate Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students Attend staffing and IEP meetings at the request of the team Supervise non-instructional activities Clerical tasks - charting, data collecting, record-keeping, etc. Maintain required 6 hours of professional development (yearly)-may include CPI training Maintain CPR/First Aid certification Attend staff meetings as requested Assist with special events as requested Assist with student needs as listed on IEP Performs all other duties as assigned by a supervisor
Requirements
- High School Diploma (must provide documentation)
- Associate Degree or higher or 48 credit hours of higher education or pass a ParaPro test or ACT WorkKeys (must have one completed prior to being hired and provide documentation)
- Valid driver's license may be required
- Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, grasp, lift to 50 lbs, carry, push and pull to assist children with disabilities
- Must be completed within the first 120 calendar days of employment (district provides training): 24 hour SDE Paraprofessional training or SDE approved equivalent CPR and First Aid Training Universal Precautions Training (Bloodborne Pathogens)
Nice To Haves
- OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred
Responsibilities
- Direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students
- Maintain professionalism, i.e. confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, refer parents/other professionals/phone calls to the teacher/principal regarding any questions, clarifications other than routine matters
- Respect, support and implement the philosophy of the classroom teacher in all environments at site
- Assist teacher(s) with the preparation of materials and classroom cleaning protocols
- Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate (lunch, bathroom, specials).
- Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet
- Assists student with diapering/toileting, feeding/tube feeding needs as appropriate
- Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students
- Attend staffing and IEP meetings at the request of the team
- Supervise non-instructional activities
- Clerical tasks - charting, data collecting, record-keeping, etc.
- Maintain required 6 hours of professional development (yearly)-may include CPI training
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
- Attend staff meetings as requested
- Assist with special events as requested
- Assist with student needs as listed on IEP
- Performs all other duties as assigned by a supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
