Severe Needs Para Educator - Walnut HIlls Elementary School

About the role

The Severe Needs Para Educator assists students with severe special education needs under the guidance of licensed special education staff. Responsibilities include adapting the curriculum, implementing programming, generalizing skills, and managing behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities, including adapting the curriculum to individual student needs.
• Implement student accommodations, supports, modifications, procedures, and programming outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Prepare materials, administer tests, and assist with paperwork and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Mandatory biennial Crisis Prevention Intervention training provided by the District for staff working in an Autism, Behaviorally Disordered, or ILC assignment.
• Mandatory medication administration training provided by the District as needed.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relations skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work alone and with others, modify curriculum, implement behavior modification techniques, diffuse and manage volatile situations, maintain confidentiality, work one-on-one and in small groups, and work in various environments.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• No professional work experience required.
• Title I assignments must meet one of the following requirements: completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtained an associate’s or higher degree; met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with special needs children in a paid program or licensed special education teaching experience.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills

Ability to work alone and with others, modify curriculum, implement behavior modification techniques, diffuse and manage volatile situations, maintain confidentiality, work one-on-one and in small groups, and work in various environments.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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