Special Education Paraprofessional/Student Aide

Paraprofessionals/Student Aides assist the Classroom Teacher in educating students and implementing special education or related services for a class, providing direct assistance to students. Duties vary based on the age of students and the nature of their abilities and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Implement St. Lillian Academy Individual Education Plans (SLIP) for students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation in activities.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and ABA interventionists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records, as requested.
• Prepare and display student work.
• Assist with copying materials to support teaching.
• Provide physical assistance to students with special needs (positioning, lifting, transferring, Safety Care techniques).
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Actively participate in faculty and grade-level or department meetings.
• Supervise students at school activities and events.
• Remain vigilant of students throughout the school day, addressing inappropriate behavior or locations.
• Enhance the school’s reputation by accepting new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
• Update job knowledge through professional development, publications, and networking.
• Assist with extended care if scheduled.
• Attend annual fundraising activity (Cheers for Children).
• Attend one SLA promotional event during the calendar year.

Requirements

• Teaching and documentation skills.
• Strong reporting, listening, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to connect with children and motivate others.
• Vision and adaptability to learn new skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under direction and cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to assume responsibilities appropriate for the position.
• Set a good example in dress, punctuality, and attendance.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, moving, hearing, and speaking.
• Extensive work at a computer display terminal.
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Moderate noise levels, occasionally loud.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather, wet/humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases.
• Training in Safety Care®, a behavioral safety program for managing behavioral challenges.

Schedule

• 40-hour work week.
• Follows the EBR calendar and closings, with minor adjustments.

Pay

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person