Special Education Para-Educator

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Perform duties under the direct supervision of the assigned teachers.
• Implement tutorial sessions, take students to restrooms, transfer students to and from classes, and prepare class work.
• Absorb and execute the instructional plans of the supervising teacher(s), and gather and record data.
• Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the Academy, adhere to disciplinary procedures, and report incidents.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain positive relationships with all students, Academy staff, and parents.
• Comply with State Law and Academy policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Adhere to policy and procedures set forth by AIMS for schedules, break time, lunchtime, and duty.
• Facilitate group work during differentiated lessons.
• Attend and participate in all required in-service training sessions and familiarize oneself with the inclusion philosophy and procedures as outlined in AIMS' policy.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher).
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Communication skills – ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.