POSITION: EDUCATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL (2023 to 2024 School Year)

PARAPROFESSIONAL 60 credit hours, 1 year working with children

SENIOR PARAPROFESSIONALS: BACHELORS DEGREE

STATUS: 14-29 hours a week, school work hours only

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 60 credit hours earned from accredited school in a related field, must provide documentation
• One year of experience working with children with special needs and behavior disorders is preferred
• Ability to work as a member of an educational team in a fast-paced school setting.

REPORTS TO: SPED Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Paraprofessional works one on one or in small groups within the classroom setting to provide immediate support and reinforcement to students struggling to successfully make it through the school day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides behavioral support to students either in a one on one or in small groups to encourage positive behaviors.
2. Assist with emotional dysregulation through verbal de-escalation and other hands-off techniques.