Paraprofessional - Special Education

Description

This role consists of helping the classroom teacher with a student who has a need for a para in a one-on-one role. This includes and is not limited to; instructional support within and outside of the classroom, behavior management, student safety and health, student supervision outside of class, and data collection. 

Other Duties may include:

• Collect educational data to be reported to the classroom teacher and Special Education Coordinator
• Track IEP goals and outcomes for IEP meetings
• Keep track of the student and their schedule
• Ensure the student’s hygiene and health are taken care of in a timely manner
• Work with the teacher and Special Education Coordinator to help the student reach their goals
• Reteach lessons or focus on practicing skills
• Support the student in becoming independent 
• Positively manage the student’s behavior

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma;
• Experience supervising children
• Successful collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, colleagues and administration