What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional SY26-27 position at *Multiple SBCSC Locations?
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Starting Pay: $16.50
Immediate Supervisor: Special Education Teacher, Building Administrator, District Support Team
Position Summary:
- Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times
- Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher
- Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP
- Assist students in following classroom schedule
- Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
- Maintain daily communication with special education teacher
- Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student’s IEP
- Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement
Qualifications:
- Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit
- High school diploma
- Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students’ needs
- Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
- Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs
- Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP
- Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).
Duties:
- Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed
- Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities
- Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs
- Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students’ IEPs
- Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers
- Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.
- Assist with feeding as needed.
Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.
Salary : $17