SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator - Multiple Positions

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 paraeducator works under the direction of the supervising teacher and provides direct services to students, including implementing instructional activities, monitoring student progress, providing personal care, managing behavior, and maintaining 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; the teacher prepares the method to be used in data collection.
• Supervise and monitor student instructional activities within the school and in assigned community settings (e.g., assisting students accessing public transportation, recess supervision, assisting students in acquiring employment skills, assisting students in development of self-help and personal skills).
• Provide personal maintenance care for students related to self-help and hygiene (e.g., gastronomy tube feeding, oral feeding, catheterizing, toilet training, changing diapers, tooth brushing, etc.).
• Implement appropriate procedures consistently in managing student behavior in accordance with district policies.
• Support a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Supervise students to help provide a safe learning environment.
• Appropriately use classroom materials and technology.
• 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 the supervising teacher, related service professionals, administrator, or program coordinator.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.
• Bus supervision may be included.
• Participate in professional development training required by the Special Education Department.
• Maintain regular attendance and physical presence as an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If working in a Title 1 school: either 48 hours of college credit or passing the ParaPro exam.
• Prior work with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Skills

• 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.
• Decision‑making: makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish assigned tasks, takes direction well, works within specific guidelines, offers suggestions while being willing to follow directions.
• Concern for safety of self and others.
• Positive interaction with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.
• Supervisory responsibility: oversees the safety of students.

Pay

Salary Schedule: Paraeducator (88); Lane Placement C1; Contract Length: Hourly; FLSA Classification: Non‑exempt.

Schedule

Hours per week: 29.