Special Education Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Job Description

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

About the Glendale-River Hills School District:

The Glendale-River Hills School District (GDRH) is a diverse, public school district serving students from the Glendale and River Hills community. Our two-school district includes Parkway Elementary (K-3rd Grade) and Glen Hills Middle School (4th-8th Grade).

Grounded in our vision - A community that pursues equity, where each person belongs and thrives - we are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly effective 4th Grade Teacher to join our team at Glen Hills Middle School.

Our Commitment:

As a district, we are dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments where all students are supported and challenged to reach their fullest potential. Staff at GDRH are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and creating learning spaces where students of all identities feel a sense of belonging.

Candidates should be willing to:

• Regularly reflect and engage in critical conversations and their positionality
• Actively work to remove barriers by engaging in anti-racist/biased instructional practices
• Collaborate within a professional learning community to foster student growth

The Glendale-River Hills School Board does not discriminate in the employment of professional staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111,32, Wis Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use of non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

The Glendale River Hills District does not discriminate based on sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulation not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its educational program or activity extends to admission and employment. https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/glendalewi/Board.nsf/Public (Policy 2266)

Notice to applicants: If you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process please contact 414-351-7170 ext. 2105.

Role: Support Special Education teachers in carrying out students' Individualized Education Plans to meet their educational needs.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teachers in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives

• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teachers to provide support

• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by the teacher

• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment

• Assist students with personal care tasks

• Escort students as assigned by the teacher or administrator

• Assist students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips

• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments to maintain a safe and positive learning environment

• Report student concerns directly to the teacher and assist with student resolution

• Assist with breakfast, lunch, and snacks, including clean-up

• Maintain various records and files

• Perform related work as required

• Other duties as assigned