Special Education Paraeducator Aide 3 1:1 HQ CLS (27 hrs/wk, 180 days)

About the role

The Paraeducator Aide III position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of specific educational requirements or passing the ParaPro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Absorb and preview instructional information when possible
• Provide attendant services such as diapering, toileting, washing faces, etc.
• Support instruction in proper health and hygiene habits
• Perform delegated procedures like clean intermittent catheterization and provide emergency and first aid care
• Maintain discipline and order on the playground, lunchroom, library, and classrooms
• Communicate with special education teachers about concerns and observations of students
• Assist in maintaining bulletin boards in the classroom
• May assist children with medication when trained
• Assist in the operation of classroom equipment or students' assistive technology devices
• Assist in recording student progress towards goals and developing instructional materials
• Participate in district training programs and implement non-violent behavioral intervention procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university
• Obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university
• Passed the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 460

Qualifications

• Knowledge of characteristics of students with disabilities
• Ability to access curriculum for students with hearing impairments
• Skills in using appropriate questioning and discussion techniques based on student's modality of learning
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize and maintain necessary technology and equipment for students with hearing impairments
• Skills in using visual supports, augmentative and alternative communication tools, positive behavioral supports, and structured social interaction
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize and maintain necessary technology and equipment for students with vision impairments

Skills

• Positive behavior management techniques
• Communication skills
• Health and hygiene habits
• Behavioral support
• Lesson assignments
• Discipline and order
• Field trips
• Wheelchair and oxygen hose adjustments
• Confidentiality regarding student information and records
• Specialized curriculum for different age groups and disabilities

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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