Special Education Paraprofessional

Community Academies of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

1d•$30,000 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the certified teacher in general daily classroom activities, helping special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. This role involves assisting students in developing skills for independent participation, collaborating with the IEP team, assessing student needs and progress, managing classroom crises, and providing behavior support, including physical management and personal care. The paraprofessional will work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive and will assist in achieving academic success.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Two years of special education paraprofessional experience
Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
Must be able to handle and react to potential volatile situations and take appropriate action.
A strong desire to work towards equity within education
Growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow through consistent coaching and feedback
A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
Belief that all students are capable of success and deserve to be pushed to a rigorous academic and behavioral bar
Demonstrates a strong commitment to going above and beyond to support the needs of all students, faculty, and parents.
Maintains a consistently calm and reassuring presence, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Fully willing and available to assist with diapering and other personal care tasks as needed, always prioritizing the dignity and comfort of each child.
Highly intuitive, with the ability to anticipate needs and respond with empathy and effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Assist students in the development of skills and knowledge that enables them to participate independently to the highest degree possible, based on assessment needs
Works with members of the IEP team (i.e. parents, classroom teachers, speech providers, occupational & physical therapists, orientation & mobility and vision specialists) to provide a functional and meaningful learning environment
Assist the teacher with assessing needs, goal & objectives, functional levels and motivational levels of the student
Conduct assessment which focuses on both long and short-term needs of the student
Assists with collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
Helps teacher monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
Assists with management of classroom crises and resolve conflict
Assisting students in achieving academic success
Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
Personal care
Social integration
Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff