Special Education Paraprofessional

The Special Education or Vocational Paraprofessional serves as an essential link between specialized academic instruction and hands-on vocational training. Working under the guidance of Special Education teachers and Vocational Instructors, this role supports students with diverse learning needs across both traditional classrooms and active vocational shops (such as Automotive, Culinary, and Carpentry). Key objectives include fostering student independence, reinforcing safety standards and PPE compliance, assisting with Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) accommodations, and tracking student progress to ensure successful benchmark achievement.

●Deliver targeted one-on-one and small-group instructional reinforcement based on teacher lessons. ●Assist students with reading, interpreting blueprints, navigating technical manuals, and completing academic curriculum. ●Provide accommodations such as breaking down multi-step instructions, reading materials aloud, and scribing as designated by learning plans. ●Guide students in the safe operation of specialized trade tools, machinery, and industrial equipment under instructor supervision. ●Enforce strict shop safety procedures, maintain a low-stress learning environment, and ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ●Implement designated academic and vocational modifications outlined in student IEPs. ●Support Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) by teaching self-regulation and social-emotional skills suitable for high school environments. ●Maintain precise records and daily documentation to track progress toward individual student goals. ●Collaborate with special educators, CTE instructors, and related service providers (such as OT, PT, and Speech). ●Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

It is the policy of the Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Requirements

●High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree or higher preferred. ●ParaPro certification preferred ●Prior experience working with adolescents or individuals with disabilities is highly valued. ●Strong ability to connect and collaborate effectively with students, educators, and support staff. ●Patience, empathy, a growth mindset toward student potential, high ethical integrity, and a strict commitment to student confidentiality. ●Ability to navigate a large vocational facility, stand for extended periods, move safely through active industrial spaces, and lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. depending on shop placement.