Job Details
Job ID: 5377804
Job Description
Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional
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.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.50 Per Hour
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South Bend Empowerment Zone