What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator - Special Education position at Renaissance Academy Charter School?
Reports to: Building Principal
Qualifications/ Requirements
- Two years of college or high school graduate
- Para educator training preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
- Current police, child abuse, FBI and Act 24 background checks
General Duties and Responsibilities
The Para educator supports a certified teacher with preparing instructional materials, implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, monitoring student behavior, and documenting student progress throughout the school day.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress of assigned students throughout the school day.
- Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of assigned students during regular classroom time, special class times, transition periods, and on field trips according to school and program procedures.
- Maintain accurate records on student progress and behavior for school programs and outside agencies as required.
- Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned students.
- Under the teacher's direction, communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress. Participate in interdisciplinary and inter-agency meetings as required.
- Provide a nurturing environment for all students. Enforce school policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner to ensure the health and safety of all students. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
- Maintains a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with colleagues, students and parents at all times.
- Attends and actively participates in all faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and other meetings as required.
- Remains educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
- Performs related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned.