ParaEducator: Special Education (ACC) - Ruth Parker Eason

About the role

The Educator: Special Education assists teachers in caring for the instructional and physical needs of students with disabilities, including those with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. They implement instructional plans and activities as outlined by professional staff, reinforcing instruction, motivating students, and supporting the delivery of specially designed instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional plans and activities as designated by the teacher, service provider, and/or job coach, including demonstration of tasks/skills, and reinforcement engagement.
• Demonstrates patience while working with students, motivating active engagement and encouraging task completion, implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), redirecting, monitoring learning behaviors, and supporting student independence/resiliency.
• Aids in formulating and conducting classroom activities, including carrying out planned instructional activities, preparing materials, and setting up equipment.
• Assists/guides students as they transition/travel throughout school buildings/community based instruction.
• Helps and/or provides instructional guidance on independent manipulation of outdoor attire, shoes, personal grooming, self-help, etc.
• Supports instructional programming, including access to the State's Dynamic Learning Maps (DLMs) in the assessment of student knowledge, skills, and understandings.
• Adjusts braces, walkers, and/or wheelchairs as needed, assisting non-ambulatory students and/or students with disabilities who are not independent with personal care (bodily functions to include toileting, bathroom care, and/or diapering).
• Performs a variety of tasks such as collating, supporting instructional modifications (alternate education framework/standards), correcting work samples, inventorying, requisitioning materials, maintaining files, keeping daily records on attendance, and collecting data on student performance and functioning.
• Maintains knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; Associate's Degree in Special Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year related experience working with children in an educational setting required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively/professionally to support the efforts of teachers/service providers.
• Ability to assist students with disability limitations that include lifting, pushing, moving wheelchairs, feeding, and aiding in bodily functions/hygiene as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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