Special Education Paraeducator Assistant 3 HQ Autism (35 hrs./wk. 182 days)

About the role

The Paraeducator Assistant III Special Education position is designed to assist teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, including developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. The role is highly specialized, requiring a strong background in special education and the ability to adapt to diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom and related areas
• Assists in preparing lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas
• Assists in planning, preparing and developing various teaching aids
• Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques within traditional and/or non-traditional educational settings
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments
• Presents or reinforces learning concepts
• Prepares, administers and grades examinations and homework assignments
• Observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the classroom teacher
• Confers with classroom teacher and parent on progress of students
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards
• Distributes and collects teaching materials
• Aids in maintaining student discipline and order on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library and study halls
• Operates standard office equipment

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program
• Completion of 30 hours of classroom work and class observation, including:
• 12 class hours in class (orientation, ABA Principles I, Data Collection I)
• 8 class hours CPI training
• 8 class hours ABA Principles II and Data Collection II
• 2 hours in-class observation by PC or BCBA, or ABA Specialist

Skills

• Ability to work with students with a wide range of disabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of special education methodologies and resources
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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