Paraprofessional IIHours per day: 6Days per week: 5Days per year: 197 (includes holidays)Position Goal:The Special Education Paraprofessional provides student assistance for students 3 to 22 years of age under the professional guidance and supervision of Special Education Teachers. Special Education Paraprofessionals work in district schools and in some cases alternative settings per the students individual education program. Special Education Paraprofessionals work with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction in abilities and skills developmentally appropriate to the student(s). Responsibilities may include one student or multiple students as to: Special Education Teacher/Student Services Building Coordinator evaluation in accordance with this job Training Skills Experience & Licensure Requirements:NH Paraeducator II certification or eligibility for certification Experience with children in a professional/school knowledge in the areas of reading writing mathematics behavior management life skills and educational professionalism to assist student instruction as specified in the state professional educator certification. The Special Education Paraprofessional supports the classroom environment by understanding the following:Child developmental stages from birth to age 22Various factors that might prohibit typical child developmentDifferent learning stylesFamily influence on childhood learning and developmentVariety of teaching strategiesNecessity of sensitivityRange of classroom and behavior management strategiesVariety of student learning assessmentsVarious approaches to instruction andApplicable laws rules regulations and procedural demonstration of strong collaborative skills to work as part of a classroom team to support student/classroom learning and activities problem solving skills to support student success people skills in a serviceoriented educational environment verbal and written communication skills organizational skills to balance demands of a multitasking position and technology skills in the areas of office software student educational software student database software student assistive learning software and office equipment excellent attention to detail and follow through to meet student and classroom responsibilities and significant confidential responsibilities due to student and staff issues. Requires the ability to maintain a flexible schedule and the physical ability to safely assist students with disabilities.
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SOAR Alternative Program Paraprofessional II
