26-27 Paraprofessional (Early Childhood Special Ed)

Position Open Until Filled

General Description: Assists with the daily management of the students and classroom by performing a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to aid teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works cooperatively with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for a general or special education population
• Provides reinforcement and remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or professional staff
• Works with students requiring individual attention or students who are experiencing difficulties and provides feedback to the teacher
• Assists the teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs in one-on-one or small group settings, when appropriate
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials and reports, as requested
• Monitors student engagement and behaviors while the teacher is otherwise occupied with other instructional or school-related tasks
• Assists with the teaching and practice of basic skills which may involve instructional technologies under general supervision
• Helps maintain order and discipline and assists with managing the behavior of students, including crisis management
• Administers or proctors tests and other assessments, providing accommodations as needed
• Assists with the collection of data and the maintenance of files containing student work as well as evaluation and assessment records
• Facilitates personal care services for students assisting with routine care, including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and other tasks, as required or assigned
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

HS Diploma or GED, plus an Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester hours of college coursework) OR passing Parapro test scores

Preferred Qualifications:

• College coursework or other training in child development or teaching
• 1 or more years working with children in an organized setting
• Experience with a diverse student population

26-27 Salary:

$26,066 - $47,938 annually

Associate's degree or Parapro: $500

Bachelor's degree: $1000

Additional Information:

This is a 10-month/185 day position

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

(School/Office-based)

• Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls
• The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
• Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be required
• The employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
• Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties
• Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking is required for the exchange of information
• Use of computer or other device screens is necessary
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines
• This job may involve moving students from wheelchairs, occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds or the use of a Hoyer lift