Paraeducator - McCarthy Middle School

About the Role

Work with Middle School children, both in general education classrooms and the special education classrooms to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically.

Responsibilities

• Provide support (accommodations & modifications) to students with academic tasks.
• Support students with social, communication and/or ADL skills including assisting with toileting as needed.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures and IEPs.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the Middle School level.

Requirements

• Associates Degree, two years of college, or passing the para test.
• Knowledge and understanding of various disabilities.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Skills

• Positive attitude and ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.
• Ability to work as a team and collaborate.