Job Goal:
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To assist the teachers achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist Special Education students in both the general education and special education settings, as directed by the student's IEP and Teacher of Record.
- Serve as a liaison between the Teacher of Record and General Education Teacher to ensure the student’s IEP is being implemented across settings.
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Work as a one-on-one assistant for a student, assisting with the student's academic and physical needs.
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Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on their perceived understanding of individual students, their needs, and abilities.
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Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
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Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
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Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
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Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully license teachers.
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Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by completing required training hours and courses.
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Assist teachers/special education department as needed.
Qualifications:
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Meet all requirements to be considered a Highly Qualified Para Professional, including a minimum of 2 years’ college credit/or passing score on the Praxis Para Pro Exam
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Pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded CPS Check
Type: Non-Certified, 180-days
Salary: Starting at $13.20 per hour
Welcome to Blue River Valley Schools, proud Home of the Vikings! Located in northeast Henry County, about a 30-minute drive from Muncie, Anderson, Pendleton, and Richmond. Our entire district is located on one convenient campus. We serve around 600 K-12 students, alongside our Little Vikings Preschool and Prekindergarten. We are also proud to offer an on-site infant and toddler daycare program through a community partnership, which is available directly to our staff members.
At Blue River Valley, you aren't just taking a job. You are joining a tight-knit, collaborative family where you can make a visible impact every single day:
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The Best of a Small, Rural District: Enjoy a safe, close-knit campus where everyone knows your name. We combine a warm, small-town feel with modern educational resources and robust programs.
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Small Class Sizes, Big Connections: You have the rare opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships and give students personalized attention.
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Our Core Mission: Driven by Cultivating Communities, Growing Expectations, and Empowering Dreams, we focus heavily on fostering academic, social, and emotional growth for lifelong success.
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Professional Growth & Leadership: We invest in our people. This dual role offers an excellent pathway to expand your leadership skills, mentor others, and shape school culture.
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A Supportive Culture: Work alongside a caring community and a dedicated staff that truly values your success, your voice, and your professional well-being.
Want more information about Blue River Valley Schools? Contact us today!
www.brv.k12.in.us
765-836-4816
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