Special Education Paraprofessional - Secondary 25-26 School Year

OPEN UNTIL FILLED WILL BEGIN INTERVIEWING IN MAY 2025

POSITION TITLE:Special Education Paraprofessional Secondary(2526 School Year)

FLSA: NonExempt

REPORTS TO: Principal and Classroom Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:A full contract for this position is 190 days with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

LOCATION:Multiple locations; district wide.

BEGINNING:2526 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 60 college hours or has passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam
• Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and strategies especially for students with special needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience flexibility and a passion for working with children.

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement instructional activities and support lesson plans.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of instructional materials.
• Provide oneonone support for students with special needs ensuring their participation in classroom activities.
• Assist students with tasks such as classroom assignments tests and projects.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
• Support positive behavior management strategies as outlined by the teacher or special education team if requested.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or behavior plans for students with special needs if requested.
• Assist students with activities of daily living including toileting feeding and mobility as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals such as nurses or occupational therapists to implement specific care plans.
• Maintain open and effective communication with teachers parents and other school staff regarding student progress and needs.
• Attend meetings and training sessions including special ed specific training as required.
• Monitor students during various activities including in the classroom gym on the playground lunch and during transitions.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times.
• Implement accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs in collaboration with the teacher and special education team if needed.
• Work additional hours as directed.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Present and communicate in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others.
• Supervises students on recess bus during before and after school duty on field trips extracurricular events and in outofclassroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing walking sitting kneeling occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders bending squatting.

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