Special Education Para-Professional

About the role

Assists in the supervision and instruction of children with special needs, disabilities or delays; observes and documents student progress; implements plans for instruction; provides clerical support to teachers and therapists; adapts classroom activities, assignments and materials; assists with personal hygiene; confers with teachers for evaluation and coordination; implements behavioral plans; instructs children one-on-one or in groups; performs record keeping and clerical functions; prepares/processes food and assists in feeding; monitors students; drives a van or automobile for transportation; uses positive reinforcement strategies; assists in preparing instructional materials and learning aids; administers and scores tests; requisitions, stores, and maintains an inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies and equipment; assists in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision and instruction of children with special needs, disabilities or delays
• Observes and documents student progress
• Implements plans for instruction
• Provides clerical support to teachers and therapists
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and materials
• Affords assistance with personal hygiene needs
• Confers with teachers for evaluation and coordination
• Implements behavioral plans
• Instructs children one-on-one or in groups
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions
• Prepares/processes food and assists in feeding
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field
• One (1) year of professional experience working with children with special needs, disabilities or delays in an educational or similar setting
• Possess Special Education Para Educator Certificate

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field
• Preferred: Special Education Para Educator Certificate

Skills

• Effective communication with students, parents, or guardians, staff and administrators
• Understanding, patient, receptive and confident manner
• Organizing activities in keeping with the maturity and attention span of assigned students
• Following written and oral instructions
• Managing student behavior
• Using standard office equipment, including personal computer
• Utilizing a variety of equipment used in the care and handling of students with severe disabilities
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Benefits

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, but may vary based on departmental needs.