What are the responsibilities and job description for the k-2, Special Education Paraprofessional position at Linden Grove School?
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6th-8th team Paraprofessional
Linden Grove School strives to:
- Identify, nurture, and unleash each child's POTENTIAL
- Research and implement PROGRESSIVE teaching methods
- Establish a PARTNERSHIP between staff, parents, the child, and the community
- RESPECT each child's individualism
- Provide opportunities for INTERACTION and FRIENDSHIP
- Build TRUST through compassion, transparency, and consistency
- REFLECT on our challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth
Currently hiring Special Education Paraprofessional
Special Education Para Responsibilities include:
- Provide instructional and behavioral support and assistance to classroom teachers and students assigned to a team in a K-8 setting.
- Supervise students during recess, lunch, and sensory breaks.
- Record student progress on data sheets, goal sheets, and daily logs to assist the teacher and Behavior Coordinator.
- Assist with educational classroom needs and student behavior plans.
- Work collaboratively with a school-based team.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer sponsored Life Insurnace
- Retirement planning - IRA
- Short Term Disability (Employee Sponsored)
- Employee Assistance Program
- TWP-Return to Work program
- Family Medical Leave/ Medical Leave
- Paid time off (Personal and Sick Time): For an entire year, this is equivalent to 10 sick/medical days and 3 personal days.
- PTO Sharing Program
Additional Benefits added
- Wellness/ Employee Engagement Activities Program
- Wellness/ lactation Room and Staff refreshments free
- Partnership with UC (staff and family receive discounted tuition rates on continuing education courses)
- DE&I Positive
- Strengths-Based Atmosphere with Family-Centered Orientation
- Therapy Pet Friendly
- Professional Development and Training
- Reverse Inclusion -Bring your Child to work opportunities; Discounted Summer Camp rates for Staff families
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent (Required), some college or AA degree desirable.
- Valid Ohio Educational Aide Certification
Experience:
- 1 year accepted experience working with children with autism or other special needs, 2 years (Preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Experience with social- communication classroom TEACH style program or structed- style room for children with autism and/ or special needs preferred.
- Must have strong verbal & written communication skills and communicate effectively with both families & staff.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and a positive and energetic attitude.
- Ability to move around considerably.