Resource Paraprofessional-WLC

Assists the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in achieving the goals and objectives as stated on each child's current Individual Education Plan (IEP) through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

Qualifications

• Two years of college level coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related field preferred
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds
• Knowledge of child growth and the diverse needs of children with disabilities
• Knowledge of appropriate special education classroom practices
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• Ability to instruct students one-on-one and in small group situations, at the direction of the Special Education Teacher
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
• Knowledgeable about word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Working with students of all abilities, both academically and social-emotionally
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance to team members (case manager, School Psych, administrative team)
• Respond to students' questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students' work and study habits
• Observe and record students' time on task when needed
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the special education teacher and other related services personnel
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in IEPs
• Administer informal assessments to accommodate students' specific modifications at the direction of a certified teacher
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Assist students in the library or media center
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential

Benefits

• District benefit package for full-time employees working 20+ hours per week:
  • Medical/vision/dental insurance
  • $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
  • Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)
  • Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

This position is for the 2022-2023 school year at Ridgevue High School.