Special Education Paraprofessional

Pathways In Education • Mesa, AZ

22h

About The Position

PIE is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, and IL); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self-confidence, and communication. Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development. With a focus on one-on-one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves. PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees. Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.

Requirements

• Ability to connect with students to motivate them in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma or the equivalent required, and Two years of college [60 units], or A.A. Degree [or higher] or ETS Parapro Assessment passing score.

Nice To Haves

• Paraprofessional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists IEP Team in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements academic instruction designed by a teacher for individuals or small groups.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.).
• Monitors special education students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicates with and works with surrounding school districts to retrieve and provide Special Education documents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree