Special Education Paraprofessional Self-contained classsroom

Role Mission:

ResponsiveEds Special Education paraprofessional position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special Education Paraprofessionals support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning cognitive emotional and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.

What Youll Do:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals such as speech therapists social workers occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in scheduling Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.
• Plan the necessary time resources and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments including their selection and administration.
• Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
• Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.
• Demonstrate support for the campuss student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents students teachers and administrators.
• Implement ResponsiveEds Special Education school board policies procedures and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all reports records and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.
• Perform special projects during and after normal business hours and other duties as assigned. NOTE: After normal business hours may include but is not limited to Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What Youll Bring:

• A passion for students especially students with disabilities.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students especially students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities parents administrative staff and Campus Directors.
• Ability to effectively interpret policy procedures and student data such as diagnostic test results state assessments scoring transcripts and grade point average.
• Ability to transition with district campus and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education and Experience:

• Educational Aide certification required (must be able to obtain soon after employment)
• Meet one of the following minimum requirements:

• 48 hours of college credit
• Pass all sections of the THEA
• Associates academic degree or equivalent from an accredited College
• Bachelors degree from a University (preferred)

• Teacher Certification (preferred)