Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Description:

Reporting to the Special Education Coordinator, the Special Education Paraprofessional will support the needs of diverse learners under the direction of both general education and special education teachers. Special Education Paraprofessionals support the implementation of students’ Individual Education Programs (IEP) by providing small group instruction, inclusion support, and other tasks as assigned to meet the unique needs of learners.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Supporting Students with Exceptionalities
• Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times
• Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments
• Ensure student confidentiality
• Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for students
• Provide instructional support to student in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings
• In an inclusion setting, support is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP’s, but also includes working with regular education students
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of students’ progress which, may include assessing, data collection and computer work
• Communicate essential student information, progress, and concerns to the assigned caseload manager, teacher, and school administrators.
• Support in building the social skills and emotional well-being of students using behavior support plans
• May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as:

classroom duties, record keeping, limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities

• Assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance in all settings as required by network guidelines
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the student

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of successful work experience in education or closely related field
• Associate’s degree or higher
• Ability to speak more than one language highly preferred

Compensation:

• Young Audiences Charter School offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,610 - $47,974