What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Community Engagement Paraprofessional position at Spectrum Charter School?
Location: Spectrum Charter School
Description: The goal of the Paraprofessional is to assist the teacher in a variety of ways to implement instructional programs including working directly with students in small groups or on a one to one basis and to assist in daily classroom management and organization. The classroom teacher serves as the direct supervisor of the Paraeducator. This specific role would support students in the community to build job related skills with the support of our Community Based Experience Coordinator.
As directed by classroom teacher/Community Based Experience Coordinator, duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:
Provide ongoing classroom and community support
Review and implement classroom lesson plans as outlined
Provide assistance to students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
Provide ongoing support during community based vocational training, educational tours and community learning experiences, including driving students in a school van
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Complete all assigned classroom paperwork and record attendance, grades and data collection
Prepare, adapt and organize instructional strategies, materials and classroom environment to support teaching
Use strategies, equipment, materials and technologies to accomplish educational objectives
Utilize effective strategies for behavior & classroom management including non-violent CPI
Use strategies to assist in the development of social skills (ex. Sitting with students at lunch and supporting during school events)
Communicate efficiently and effectively with classroom teacher
Collect any necessary data or information as directed
Assist with school-wide maintenance schedule and assigned monitoring duties
Assist with school-wide activities like student counsel and student clubs
Maintain confidentiality (FERPA)
Promote independence and school pride
Keep an updated record of community hours per student (records should be updated the same day as the community outing).
If in possession of your teaching certification, substitute in the classroom(s) as needed and/ or assist with medication
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16