Position Title: Paraprofessional
Location: Harbor School
Reports To: Classroom Teacher and School Administration
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Harbor School is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Paraprofessional to support students with special needs in a classroom setting. The Paraprofessional works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and administration to assist students in achieving their educational, social, behavioral, communication, and functional goals while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing educational programs and daily lesson activities.
- Provide individual and small-group instructional support to students as directed by the teacher.
- Support students with academic, social, communication, behavioral, and daily living skills.
- Assist with behavior management strategies and behavior intervention plans as directed by the educational team.
- Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Support students during transitions, community-based instruction, vocational activities, specials, and school events.
- Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and hygiene when necessary.
- Implement teacher-directed instructional activities and reinforce learning objectives.
- Collect and record student data as requested by the teacher and related service providers.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses, and other staff members to support student success.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student information in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Assist with classroom preparation, organization of materials, and maintenance of instructional resources.
- Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
- Participate in professional development and required trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Qualifications
- Must have: 60 credits or Para Pro test
- Experience working with children, particularly students with special needs, preferred.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, patience, and flexibility in a dynamic school environment.
- Ability to lift, transfer, and physically assist students when necessary.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and trainings, including CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), if required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harbor School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay: From $31,862.48 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
