Paraprofessional, Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree, preferably in a related field or parapro assessment
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others, especially student employers.
- Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices preferred.
- Ability to understand the jobs for which students are being trained.
- Demonstrate punctuality when reporting to bus and job sites.
- Ability to maintain basic files and records and assist the teacher in the classroom.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work on site during the hours required.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Reports To: Principal/Special Services Department/ Structured Learning Experience Teacher /Transition Coordinator General Duties and Job Goals: To assist in the special education program by working with individual and/or small groups of disabled students to provide them support in the classroom at the direction of the teacher and behaviorist.
duties of a special education aide
- Provide direct supports to students with exceptional / special education needs as specified and mandated through their Individual Education Plans;
- Monitor activities and behaviors of the students under their supervision during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety, or for the purpose of reporting on critical / behavioral accidents or incidents;
- Work to communicate the needs of the school and the students to student employers;
- Assist students with the understanding of rules and regulations.
- Conduct data collection as required;
- Maintains student confidentiality;
- Other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education and the GFT. EVALUATION: Annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.