K-12 Special Education Paraprofessional(s)

Teton County School District #1•Jackson, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist special education and general education teachers in implementing programs for students with disabilities. The paraprofessional provides assistance both to teachers and students in both academics and social/emotional instruction. This position works across the school setting in various inclusion classrooms and specialized programs with students requiring specialized instruction and assistance.

Requirements

Associates Degree required
All sped paras will be required to obtain a substitute permit from our state licensing board, the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) within the first two months of employment.
Sped paras will be required to substitute for Sped Teachers in the event we cannot find a sub from our general sub population.
The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,the ability to adjust focus, and exposure to screen(s) via technology.
Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required.
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Spanish skills preferred

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups of students under the direction of the special or general education teacher in a program outlined in the student's IEP.
Use effective instructional and classroom management strategies to engage students with disabilities in their general education classroom activities.
Assist with progress monitoring tasks and other record keeping duties as assigned.
Assist teacher and staff with lifting and moving of children with physical disabilities as appropriate.
Assist with students in accessing the general education curriculum and program.
Assist teachers and students in providing accommodations and/or modifications as specified in each students' Individualized Education Plan.
Assist with the supervision of students during school arrival and dismissal times, lunch, recess, and on field trips.
Alert the teacher to any problems or special information concerning student learning or safety.
Perform clerical, bulletin board, and classroom "clean up" duties as assigned.
Obtain and maintain CPI certification.
Serve as the chief source of information and assistance for a substitute teacher.
Maintain student confidentiality as required by State and Federal statutes.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the teacher, principal, or director of special education.