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, implementing appropriate procedures for student behavior management, and supporting a safe learning environment.

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.
• 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.
• Implement appropriate procedures consistently in managing the behavior of students in accordance with district policies.
• 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.
• Participate in professional development training required by the Special Education Department.
• Attend and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following if working in a Ttile 1 school: 48 hours of college credit; or pass the ParaPro exam.
• Prior work with those with disabilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow the directions outline 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.
• Ability to take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Concerns for safety of self and others.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.
• Ability to supervise students to help provide a safe learning environment.
• Ability to work assigned hours.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Paraeducator (88)

Schedule

Hours per week: 29