SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator

About the role

The special education self-contained paraeducator assists the supervising teacher by performing a variety of tasks to support instruction and classroom programming. The main responsibilities of the paraeducator include providing direct services to students, supervising and monitoring student instructional activities, and implementing appropriate procedures to manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Implement drill and practice exercises designed by the teacher to groups, as well as individual students.
• Keep accurate data on assigned groups and/or individual students.
• Serve as a liaison between students and their families, ensuring communication about student progress and needs.
• Supervise and monitor student instructional activities within the school and in the assigned community settings.
• Provide personal maintenance care for students related to self-help and hygiene.
• Support a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Assist students in regular classes.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Maintain professional confidentiality regarding student progress, physical/emotional limitations, discussing these only with supervising teacher, related service professionals, administrator, or program coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of 48 hours of college credit or passing the ParaPro exam.
• Prior work experience with those who have disabilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions outlined by the special education teacher and related service professionals for instructional practice, behavioral interventions, and functional skills development.
• Skilled in the operation of specific achievement testing and data collection.
• Ability to effectively manage stress.
• Concerns for safety of self and others.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Paraeducator (88)

Schedule

Up to 29 hours per week.