Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary

Position Details

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wilkshire Early Childhood Center

JOB SUMMARY : Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and the guidelines stated in the student’s IEP, provide a variety of support duties related to delivering a sound academic program and maintaining a healthy, safe, and supportive school environment for children with special needs.

Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned one-on-one assignments or small group assignments depending on the nature of the student(s) disability and the educational setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associate degree, 60 credits, or Paraprofessional examination
• Ability to relate and communicate with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• May be required to facilitate medical needs of students.
• People skills sufficient for prolonged and effective contact with students with disabilities.
• Experience with Special Education Students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment).

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for implementing program and following specific behavior intervention program requirements for students with disabilities.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid / CPR and implement nonviolent verbal and physical interventions.
• Help students with getting on and off the school bus.
• Playground / lunchroom supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, or Director of Student Services.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT : School year

SALARY / BENEFITS :

According to Paraprofessional Master Agreement

Close-knit family atmosphere

8 sick days 2 personal days per year

Various paid holidays

Insurance benefit 30 + hours / week

Longevity after 5 years of service

APPLY TO : Human Resources

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : November 7, 2024