ESY Specialized Program Paraprofessional

Westerly Public Schools • Westerly, RI

11h • $25

About The Position

This paraprofessional position, under the supervision of the teacher, is responsible for the instruction, accommodations and personal care of students within a specialized program. The paraprofessional is responsible for the development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs, which requires an unusual amount of patience, empathy and flexibility on the part of the paraprofessional. The position requires assisting a teacher in various instructional duties, performing clerical duties according to established procedures which can be learned on the job, following individual or program based behavior plans and following a medical plan for students under the guidance of the school nurse.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate completion of either 60 academic credits or achievement of passing score on the ParaPro qualifications test with the completion of Teacher Assistant Training program as required by RIGL 16-11.2-2.
• Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Certification.
• Must meet the current RI Department of Education training & certificate requirements.
• Physically capable of: walking, jumping, running, balancing, climbing, crawling, standing , turning stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception pulling, grasping and lifting, transferring and repositioning up to at least 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Chauffeur’s license or ability to attain Chauffeur’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of students within a specialized program
• Accommodations for students within a specialized program
• Personal care of students within a specialized program
• Development of an effective personal relationship with children having special needs
• Assisting a teacher in various instructional duties
• Performing clerical duties according to established procedures
• Following individual or program based behavior plans
• Following a medical plan for students under the guidance of the school nurse

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED