Special Education Paraprofessional FY2526_8
About The Position
Assists instructional personnel with development of a variety of instructional materials. Assists in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the student’s IEP. Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity. Monitors and assists students through drills, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel. Assists in supervision of special education students in the classroom, on study trip activities, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed. Listens to students reading, reads to students, explains words and meanings, rephrases materials, and provides similar learning examples. Assists students in their personal hygiene. Assists in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies. Assists in maintaining student discipline. Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records. Performs general clerical duties for instructional personnel. Assists in scoring tests; computes and records test scores. Assists in maintaining neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, including designing and displaying bulletin boards. Perform routine clerical work. Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in special education programs assigned. Knowledge of special education goals and objectives. Basic arithmetic / mathematical concepts. Learn and utilize standard teaching aids, adaptive technology and office machines. Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings in special education programs of assignment. Demonstrate understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children with special needs. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an effective manner. Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and general public. Ability to obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality. Ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters. Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff.
Requirements
- Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of Higher Education.
- Demonstrates through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math
- Successful experience teaching and working with special needs children/students.
- Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in special education programs assigned.
- Knowledge of special education goals and objectives.
- Basic arithmetic / mathematical concepts.
- Learn and utilize standard teaching aids, adaptive technology and office machines.
- Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings in special education programs of assignment.
- Demonstrate understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in an effective manner.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and general public.
- Ability to obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
- Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in an education related field.
- One year paid or volunteer experience working with children in educational or child-care setting - preferably involving children with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Assists instructional personnel with development of a variety of instructional materials.
- Assists in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the student’s IEP.
- Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
- Monitors and assists students through drills, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
- Assists in supervision of special education students in the classroom, on study trip activities, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed.
- Listens to students reading, reads to students, explains words and meanings, rephrases materials, and provides similar learning examples.
- Assists students in their personal hygiene.
- Assists in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assists in maintaining student discipline.
- Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
- Performs general clerical duties for instructional personnel.
- Assists in scoring tests; computes and records test scores.
- Assists in maintaining neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, including designing and displaying bulletin boards.
- Perform routine clerical work.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
