Para Educator -Specialized Services- JFK Eligibility Pool 2025/2026, DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled
About the role
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely handicapped students who may have extreme behavioral issues in a classroom. Provide direct instruction, monitor, and report student progress regarding behavior and performance. Assist students in developing various self-help, behavior, social and community skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing instruction to severely handicapped students with extreme behavioral issues.
- Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.
- Aid students in developing self-help, behavior, social, and community skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher, at least 48 college semester units, or pass the (ESSA) Every Student Succeeds Act exam.
- Possession of SCOE Para Educator Proficiency Certificate or other qualifying document.
- Complete approved SCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain valid certification.
Benefits
A Benefit Entitlement for health, dental and vision coverage is available for positions that are at least 4 hours per day. The amount of the entitlement is based on the number of hours worked per day.
Comments and Other Information
We do not refer to your resume when screening. Complete the application thoroughly and be specific. Avoid using vague language such as "varies," "on call," "see resume," or similar.