Paraprofessional

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Responsibilities

• Supports assigned student as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team.
• Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized IEP at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teacher(s)/instructor(s) and administrators and supports behavior plan as directed by behavior department.
• Provides support for student inside and outside of the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in school activities.
• Provides support for the student in daily therapy and/or related service sessions.
• Supports the student throughout academic instruction/assignments under the supervision of the student’s teacher.
• Assists therapists with related service sessions, transferring and/or positioning the student throughout the day.
• Assists the student with self-care (including using the restroom, basic hygiene, feeding, etc.).
• Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student’s management needs.
• Ensures that the student and their supplies are kept neat and clean throughout the day.
• Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, and more broadly, maintains student’s safety at all times.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with a great degree of independence and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or coursework in education preferred.
• One to three years of relevant healthcare, childcare and/or other school-based experience.
• First Aid CPR AED certification.

Pay

$17.00 hourly.