High School - Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal

About the Role

Provides support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibilities involving supervision and instruction of special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher in group settings or one-to-one assistance.
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction and across content in collaboration with the teacher.
• Implement accommodations and/or modifications in accordance with the student’s IEP.
• Assist with supplemental and follow-up activities to instructional content and materials.
• Facilitate communication to staff, students, and parents/guardians, including parent/guardian conferences, IEP meetings, and phone communication.
• Maintain good rapport with students, classroom teachers, coordinators, and parents/guardians.
• Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their peers.
• Provide appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure student success.
• Attend meetings and in-service professional development (e.g., CPI, emergency procedures, behavior management) to acquire job-related skills.
• With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs, including but not limited to:
  • Toileting (including diaper changing)
  • Dressing
  • Feeding (excludes tube feeding)
  • Opening food packages
  • Lifting and physical movement
• Assist with maintaining order by enforcing school behavior expectations, classroom rules, and student behavior intervention plans.
• Support classroom operations, including equipment, record keeping, computers, and LCD projectors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
  • Hold an associate’s degree or higher; OR
  • Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR
  • Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment.
• Job-related experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.
• Adaptable self-starter who sets high goals, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and can handle multiple projects at once.
• Belief in LEAD’s mission of preparing students for college and for life.

Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Includes full benefits and technology provisions.