Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Reports to: Special Education Coordinator, receives direction from classroom teacher and case manager
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience Required: Classroom experience preferred
Certification Required: ParaPro Certification or 2 years of higher education
Preferred Qualification: Ability to speak a foreign language (Somali, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, etc.) $.50 per hour differentials for bilingual paraprofessionals, and paraprofessionals with either a valid short-call substitute license or a valid teaching license.
Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:
· Growth mindset
· Reflective practitioner
· Innovative
· Creative problem solver
· Willing to take risks
· Highly organized
· Effective time management
· Seeks out professional learning
· Willing to continue to learn and try new strategies/protocols
· Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team
· Able to build relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds
· Good communicator and active listener
Job Duties:
1. The primary function is to provide student support in the classroom environment.
2. Assists with management of student behavior and discipline, primarily for students with disabilities.
3. Uses the classroom management plan consistent with an assigned teacher’s techniques and school-wide standards.
4. Undergoes training in managing the behavior of students per IEP requirements.
5. Helps supervise students in all areas of the school including pick-up/drop-off, recess, lunch, etc.
6. Assists teachers with classroom instruction as assigned (individualized instruction, small groups, etc.)
7. Helps teachers accommodate all students with IEPs.
8. Communicates student needs to general and special education teachers when appropriate.
9. Provides performance measurements to classroom teaching mentor to help with student progress.
10. Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation and a copy of related certifications to jointheteam@athlosstcloud.org
