Paraprofessional Educator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Visitation Catholic School is seeking two paraprofessional educators for the inclusive education program. Paras will work one-to-one with students who have special physical or educational needs. The ideal applicant is fulfilled by working with children and making a difference as part of a team.

Responsibilities

· Implement activities planned by classroom teacher or inclusive education coordinator. · Bridge communication between classroom teacher and student’s parents. · Based on child’s SEP (Student Education Plan) and teacher directives, implement modified curriculum activities to meet individual learning goals. · Work with student individually, following him/her through the daily schedule. · Provide for student’s social and emotional needs through respite activities and “brain breaks.” · Advocate for the student with the inclusive education coordinator when the student’s program is not meeting her/his needs. · Maintain records of all activities planned and completed. · Provide daily records to inclusive education coordinator. · Assist student with snacks and lunch as needed. · Assist student with toileting as needed. · Attend and participate in professional learning activities as assigned. · Complete other assigned tasks.

Requirements

· High school diploma · Some post-secondary education preferred · Patience, flexibility, positive attitude