Paraeducator - SPED / Developmentally Responsive Kindergarten (DRK)

About the role

This position assists certificated staff with instructional and non‑instructional activities for students with disabilities in an integrated Kindergarten classroom, including instructing students individually or in small groups, assisting with basic life skills, and supervising student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with a range of disabilities individually or in small groups in various learning activities to promote understanding.
• Provide encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives defined by certificated staff.
• Assist in administration of objective tests or other measurements.
• Communicate with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjust methods to meet diverse needs; consult on remediation or enrichment.
• Maintain records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
• Attend to student physical and safety needs; monitor for medical risks such as seizures and behaviors that may cause harm.
• Correct behaviors and maintain discipline according to established policies.
• Assist students with toileting (including catheterization and di