2026-27 TA 2 - Special Ed - RiverEast Elem/Secondary
About the role
The role involves assisting in implementing student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and sensory plans. Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments. Record data on students' IEP objectives and BIPs for use in monitoring and adjusting student programs. Assist in providing positive behavioral interventions and implementing de-escalation strategies.
Responsibilities
- Absorb and implement student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and sensory plans.
- Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments.
- Record data on students' IEP objectives and BIPs for use in monitoring and adjusting student programs.
- Assist in providing positive behavioral interventions and implementing de-escalation strategies.
- Able to assist in supporting students on field trips.
- Complete third-party billing daily.
- Able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
- Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear.
- Train in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety.
- Train in CPR and bus safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- One of the following:
- An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
- Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
- Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
Qualifications
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Must be able to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student's IEP.
- Basic skills in typing, copying, and use of computers and iPads.
- Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
- Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
- Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
- Must be on time to the job every day.
Skills
- Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
- Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
- Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
- Ability to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student's IEP.
- Ability to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
- Ability to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear.
- Ability to train in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety.
- Ability to train in CPR and bus safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
This is a 10 month position working 35 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $25.47 TA1 and $21.63 - $28.48 TA2. Maximum hiring step = step four (4).
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
This is a 10 month position working 35 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $25.47 TA1 and $21.63 - $28.48 TA2. Maximum hiring step = step four (4).
How to Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.