Special Education Paraeducator

The Paraeducator, as a member of the instructional team, works under the supervision of the highly qualified classroom teacher and the principal. This person assists in implementing instruction and related services. Such assistance may include providing instructional assistance, guiding additional practice opportunities, re-teaching, and monitoring behavior.Main Responsibilities:Under supervision of a highly qualified Teacher, the Paraprofessional will

Implement school and district policies and procedures

Establish and maintain working relations with colleagues

Participate in planning sessions with the classroom teacher

Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and perseverance in dealing with challenging learning, behavior, family, and classroom situations

Provide strategic instruction within the classroom for students who need support learning core curriculum

Provide support and supervision of students as assigned (during transitions, in special classes, during lunch, on the playground, etc.)Assist in the administration and scoring of assessments used in monitoring individual progress

Assist with paperwork and clerical duties as needed

Any other duties/tasks as assigned by the building administration

Lifting/Transitioning students to specialized equipment

Delegated duties from Nursing staff

Qualifications:Has obtained a HS diploma or GED and

Completed two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education equal to or greater than 48 semester hours, ORObtained an associate degree, ORPassed the WorkKeys assessments for reading, writing and mathematicsANDDemonstrates the ability to work effectively under the direction of others

Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others

Demonstrates a willingness to assume all responsibilities assigned which are appropriate for the position

Physical Demands:The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend and crouch, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects, use fingers to operate computer keyboards, feel the shape, size and temperature of objects, and physically restrain students.Yes, this job requires a background check.