Position Overview: The Paraprofessional/Special Education Aide provides direct support to students with special needs under the direction of certified teachers and special education staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Student Support:
- Uphold and enforce school rules and policies
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials under teacher direction
- Supervise students throughout the school day in classrooms and during activities
- Assist teacher in classroom instruction and behavior support
- Implement Behavior Support Plan and behavior strategies
- Assist in managing student behavior and crisis intervention, including restraint
- Model appropriate behavioral interventions
Assessment and Documentation:
- Confer with teachers regularly to assist in evaluation of student progress
- Assist with student assessments as appropriate
- Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports
- Participate in developing data collection systems and monitor data collection
- Maintain confidentiality as mandated by regulations
Physical Care:
- Assist with mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers, tricycles, and wheelchairs
- Help students use books, classroom materials, and equipment
- Assist in feeding
- Assist students with toileting, including diapering and lifting
- Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors
Professional Development:
- Participate in school and regional trainings, in-services, and meetings
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Other Duties:
- Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator or Administrators
Pay: From $20.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
