Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional BII ($1,000 Hiring Bonus) (ISANA Nascent Jefferson)

NOTE: Position Type notated in the Overview is incorrect. THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION.

• Assists student(s) in following classroom routines, working on-task, and completing assignments with increasing independence.
• Clarifies, rephrases, and repeats instructions from teacher for student(s) as needed.
• Collaborates with teacher in weekly lesson planning.
• Assists teacher with differentiating instruction and implementing academic and behavioral accommodations for student(s).
• Collaborates with school staff in behavioral support.
• Assists with implementation of behavior support plan, including behavioral data collection;  reinforcement of positive behavior; use of sensory breaks (as needed); and assistance in following through with consistent appropriate consequences for challenging behaviors.
• Use of Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Love and Logic and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strategies to prevent and modify maladaptive student behavior.
• Assists student(s) (including physical assistance as needed) with fine motor tasks and mobility, if needed.
• Work one-to-one with student(s) who have behavior challenges in school. Students served may include those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral and learning disabilities.
• Facilitate students’ academic, emotional, and social skills per IEP, and Behavior Support Plan.
• Collect academic and behavioral data.
• Attend in-service training sessions.
• Use software to monitor timelines, service delivery and data collection.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
At least six months working with special needs children and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders. Familiarity with ABA, Floor Time, Discrete Trial Training, and implementation of programs designed to enhance learning, peer relationships, functional communication and behavior. 

• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Always maintain a professional image and courteous demeanor.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Must be patient, creative, motivational & enthusiastic toward children.
• Must be ethical, professional, reliable, diligent, and work well within a team setting.
• Must be comfortable taking initiative, taking direction from others and working independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to run short distances, sit on floor, bend down, squat, kneel, and twist at the waist in order to interact and educate our clients
• Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is preferred.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) a plus.
• Prior experience working with children in an educational or other structured setting.

1. Completion of at least two years of study* (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education;

Salary : $23 - $35