Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Based on Education and Relevant Experience
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
www.lfdcs.org
Strengthening families building community
The Special Education Paraprofessional, under supervision of a certified special education teacher, is responsible for supporting the instructional program in an inclusion setting for students with identified disabilities and an approved IEP / Individual Education Program.
The Special Education Paraprofessional works with an assigned number of students in the least restrictive setting at either the Early Learning Academy (Pre-K 2), Lower School (3 4) or the Upper School (5 8).
Responsibilities :
- Assist in providing support for the daily instructional program of each Special Education student according to the goals of his / her IEP
- Assist in providing accommodations for district-wide testing according to the goals of his / her IEP
- Collaborate with the special education teacher, grade-level teachers and related service providers to assist in the implementation of an inclusion model that delivers the approved curriculum, meeting the objectives of the IEP
- Assist with all required documents in a timely manner to ensure compliance with Special Education regulations and to effectively support student progress
- Assist in the Team process for each assigned student, gather all forms, information, and staff perspective to develop the IEP
- Provide input in creating appropriate instructional goals in identified area of need
- Provide input in developing appropriate accommodations to ensure access to the curriculum
- Attend IEP meetings, special education meetings and special education department training as assigned
- Handle all confidential material appropriately
- Perform other tasks as directed by Head of School, Principal or Special Education Director
- Accompany students to and from buildings, as necessary
Experience / Qualifications :
- Bachelor degree, Associate degree, Para Pro. passing of ACT WorkKeys (Writing, Reading and Math) or 48 or more approved college credits
- Commitment to the mission and goals of LFDCS for an inclusive education
- Ability to work as a positive team player
- Bilingual communication skills in English / Spanish preferred
- Assist in providing accommodations for district-wide testing according to the goals of the student's IEP
Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.