Special Program Para 2, ICSP 1:1 18989-2026

About the role

One‑on‑one paraeducator supporting students in the Integrated Communication & Sensory Program, working with children who have moderate to severe disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice expected behaviors
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner as a team member
• Assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings to provide observational input or acquire pertinent information
• Monitor, collect data as directed by the teacher; work with Special Ed teacher to ensure students receive academic, sensory, occupational and speech/language support
• Provide mainstream support when appropriate and demonstrate commitment to the program
• Learn about autism and apply knowledge to support student self‑regulation during class activities
• Provide instructional assistance as directed by certificated staff in academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, swimming, communication, physical/occupational therapy exercises, and job skills training
• Assist with preparing lesson materials and maintaining data collection records
• Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, filing, and grading/correcting papers using rubrics or keys
• Observe students entering/leaving school grounds, in the cafeteria and in the community; intervene to ensure safety
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate’s degree (90 quarter/60 semester credits) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited institution OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)
• Successful experience as part of an educational team (preferred)
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills; ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities (