Special Education Paraprofessional - Life Skills - Intensive Need - HS

About the role

Supports students with moderate to severe disabilities in a Life Skills program under the direction and supervision of the Teacher of Record and building administration. The paraprofessional assists with implementation of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including functional academics, communication, social-emotional and behavioral supports, adaptive and daily living skills, personal care, mobility, and independence. This position provides consistent student supervision and instructional support across classroom, school, community-based, and vocational environments while maintaining student dignity, safety, confidentiality, and meaningful access to educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional and classroom support to students with moderate to severe disabilities under the direction of the Teacher of Record and other licensed staff.
• Implement instructional activities, accommodations, modifications, visual supports, communication systems, and other supports identified in students' IEPs and staff-developed plans.
• Assist students with functional academics, communication, social interaction, adaptive behavior, daily living skills, vocational skills, and development of independence across school environments.
• Support students with personal care needs, which may include toileting, diapering, hygiene, feeding, dressing, positioning, mobility, and transfers, while protecting student privacy and dignity.
• Implement behavior intervention plans, positive behavior supports,