Special Education Paraprofessional

Community Academies of New Orleans Inc-posted 3 months ago
New Orleans, LA
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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.

  • Assist students in the development of skills and knowledge that enables them to participate independently to the highest degree possible, based on assessment needs
  • Work 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
  • Assist with collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
  • Help teacher monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
  • Assist with management of classroom crises and resolve conflict
  • Assist students in achieving academic success
  • Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
  • Provide behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
  • Assist with personal care
  • Support social integration
  • Consult and collaborate with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
  • High School Diploma (required)
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)
  • 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
  • Competitive salaries commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Extensive professional development
  • All instructional staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies
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