NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICTPOSITION TITLE: Part-Time Preschool Paraprofessional, Special EducationSUPERVISOR: Principal and Director of Special EducationREPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager,Classroom TeacherPAY RANGE: $18.25 - $26.25 per hour depending on type of certification (Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II) and experience QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalentPrefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needsParaeducator I or Paraeducator II Certification requiredStrong interpersonal skills.Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving.Motivated to work collaboratively with team members.Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology.Demonstrate organizational skills.SUMMARY: The Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP,lesson plans provided by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist,Psychologist, and ConsultantsSole responsibility for the supervision of students should not be assigned toParaprofessionals. Paraprofessionals work under the close supervision of a member or members of the instructional or administrative staff at all times.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reads, understands, and implements Individual Education Program (IEP)goals and objectives as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and ConsultantsFacilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculumGathers, collects and records data, on data sheets, related to IEP goals;shares information, observations and insights with team membersSupports and implements the school's values and practices regardinginstructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interactionand inclusionInforms Special Education Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progressAttends, participates, and integrates information learned in weekly Paraprofessional meetings, Special Education team meetings/conferencesinto classroom as directedMaintains strict confidentiality regarding all student informationPrepares educational materials as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Physical therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants.Creates substitute paraprofessional plansPrepares Medicaid paperworkAttends workshops and trainings as needed (7.25 hours of work per day)Carr iesover of learned behaviors and skills, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by the Special Education/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and related service personnelWorks with students as assigned by administrator. Solves practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policiesMakes independent judgments within the scope of respective job dutiesKnowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if neededAdaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisisPerforms school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assignedProvides any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and AdministrationPlease include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification information, and 3 recent letters of recommendation.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).
