What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School SPED Paraprofessional 2022-2023 position at New Orleans College Prep?
Job Description:
Walter L Cohen Prep is searching for a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional who is enthusiastic about assisting a student with special needs to advance towards college preparation and maximize inclusion in the general education setting. This position would require you to work with students with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional exceptionalities.
If you are relentless about seeing all students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to work at a school that does whatever it takes to ensure our students are equipped with the academic and social skills needed to 'Prep for College' and 'Prep for Life.'
Responsibilities:
- *Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assist the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior, recordkeeping, instructional assistance and classroom security and organization
- *Provide one-on-one instruction with the student
- *Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share progress with teacher(s)
- *Provide ongoing communication with staff, school, and parents/guardians about the student’s progress.
- *Fully participate in trainings regarding state and federal laws, regulations, and programs related to Special Education.
- *Participate with and attend IEP meetings
- *Provide ongoing communication with staff, school, and parents/guardians about the student’s progress.
- *Reinforce skills taught by teacher and provide instruction in various curriculum areas related to student’s need
- *Assist student with class work and help him/her to stay on task
- *Provide physical assistance to students, when necessary
- *Provide specialized care and assistance to children in accordance with administrative approval and training and written instructions provided by parents and medical professionals