Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional
About The Position
This role involves supporting students with special needs in a school environment. The Special Education Paraprofessional will monitor students during various times of the school day, assist in classroom instruction under the guidance of teachers, and implement individualized education program (IEP) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs). The position requires maintaining confidentiality, communicating with the special education teacher, and adapting classroom work as needed. The paraprofessional will also assist in providing individualized services to support student inclusion and maintain daily communication with the special education teacher.
Requirements
- Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit.
- High school diploma.
- Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students’ needs.
- Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher.
- Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs.
- Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP.
- Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).
Responsibilities
- Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal times.
- Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher.
- Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP.
- Assist students in following the classroom schedule.
- Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher.
- Maintain daily communication with the special education teacher.
- Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student’s IEP.
- Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement.
- Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed.
- Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities.
- Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs.
- Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students’ IEPs.
- Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.
- Assist with feeding as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
