Special Education Paraeducator

Our Mission

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity

Position Description

The primary role of the 1:1 Special Education Aide is to support scholars with IEPs through small group instruction, push-in classroom support, and reading intervention. The ideal candidate should have experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom

• Assist scholars who need physical support and accommodations in and outside the classroom.

• Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals

• Collaborate with scholars' general education and RSP teacher

• Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction and pull out groups

• Conduct academic assessments

• Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills

• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics

• Work and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students

• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition

• Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior at all times and enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies

• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders

• May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• AA degree or equivalent required

• BA degree preferred

• Knowledge and experience in ABA

• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test

• Previous experience working with and supervising children

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment

Salary

Starting at $21/hour.

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

A Final Note

If you're still wondering if you should apply, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful Behavior Interventionist, we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!