Special Education SOAR Paraeducator (S10Q)- Flynn ES
About The Position
The Special Education SOAR Paraeducator works under the direction of school administration and assists certificated teachers and specialists in providing academic, social, behavioral, and therapeutic support to individuals and small groups of students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs. The role supports a school-based therapeutic program and helps students develop skills that can support their return to general education, high school completion, and productive postsecondary participation. The paraeducator implements evidence-based positive behavioral supports and approved student behavior plans, collects behavioral data, and works collaboratively with teachers, mental health professionals, and other team members. The position also provides instructional assistance and helps maintain safety across classroom, campus, transportation, recreational, and community-based activities. The role may involve communicating with parents and community groups and, depending on assignment needs, may require language skills or a Department of Motor Vehicles clearance.
Requirements
- An associate degree or higher; or 48 college units and a high school diploma; or passing the CBEST and having a high school diploma; or passing the instructional aide exam and having a high school diploma.
- At least one year of successful experience working with students with significant social-emotional and/or behavioral needs, such as direct student care or instructional aide work in a public school, nonpublic school, or nonpublic agency setting.
- Basic understanding of working with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, social-emotional-behavioral disorders and interventions, and appropriate safety precautions and procedures for school settings and activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement evidence-based positive behavioral supports for students with social-emotional and behavioral needs.
- Facilitate social and behavioral learning experiences for individual students and groups.
- Become familiar with and help implement students’ Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), reinforce positive behaviors, and collect behavioral data as specified in plans.
- Coach students in social skills, proactive problem-solving, de-escalation, self-help, and self-advocacy skills.
- Participate in student evaluations and educational planning, and implement approved behavior plans and program recommendations.
- Use approved emergency intervention techniques and assist in developing appropriate solutions to problems.
- Communicate regularly with teachers and assigned Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) therapists about student behavior.
- Attend required SOAR weekly staff meetings and other meetings as directed by site administration.
- Support program procedures and provide program input.
- Help maintain safety precautions and procedures in classroom, campus, transportation, recreational, and community-based settings, including through school-wide and classroom-wide behavior systems and Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention.
- Observe and manage group activities and student behavior according to established procedures.
- Escort students to locations on campus.
- Assist students with understanding grade-level English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies content.
- Reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher or lesson plan, and help prepare and present learning materials and instructional exercises.
- Provide individual instructional assistance and remediation, explain errors, and answer student questions.
- Assist with administering, correcting, and recording tests, essays, and assignments, and prepare homework packets as assigned.
- Assist in developing and implementing programs that promote positive relationships among parents, community representatives, and school personnel.
- Act as a liaison among parent and community groups, teachers, and District employees to provide information and foster understanding.
- Work with instructional aides and volunteers, and perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account options
- Vacation time
- Inclusive, equity-centered work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
