11 Special Education Paraprofessional

Imagine arriving at work each day amid a sea of smiling faces. The students tenacity and enthusiasm for learning are reflected in the staffs dedication to their success. And speaking of your peers what a joy they are to work with! Some of the most welcoming generous and talented people youll ever day at Cotting School is a new adventure with challenges and opportunities large and small. You might be helping a classroom of students with a range of disabilities strive to reach the top of our fully accessible rock climbing wall so they can feel a rush of pride and confidence as their friends and teachers applaud and cheer them on. Perhaps youll escort them on a community trip to a local business where they can practice life skills and explore their interests through volunteer work. And dont forget about academic and therapeutic work both equally as rewarding. Today could be the day you help a student finally grasp that concept or skill theyve been trying so hard to is just a glimpse of what it would be like to share your talent expertise and passion for special education with the Cotting School community!Cotting School is hiring a 1:1 Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional for one of our students with complex the Position: Program Assistants will work in a classroom setting with a lead teacher. Our classes have 8 or fewer students and have 2 teaching assistants per this classroom you will be responsible for the 1:1 care of a student with complex and Responsibilities:1. Assist teachers with the instructional program as requested.2. Work assigned student in the classrooms and throughout the program as directed.3. Accompany student in various specials throughout the day including gym art performing arts industrial arts vocational classes science and social studies.4. Escort student in corridors wherever necessary and during arrival and departure times.5. Assist with lifting and transferring student in/out of wheelchairs standers and gait trainers. (training on this skill will be provided)6. Safely assist in feeding assigned student as directed. (training on this skill will be provided)7. Assist with personal care if requested.8. Work with classroom and vocational staff on community trips or off-site jobs depending on program level (van driving is required and training on this will be provided)The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees so Types: Full-timePay: From $23.00 per hourExpected hours: 30 per weekBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingAD&D insuranceDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insurance

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