Special Education Paraprofessional

Welcome to Lawrence Public SchoolsLawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school college and/or career-ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all Summary:Wetherbee School is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with special education needs in a substantially separate classroom. This role focuses on the development of the whole childacademically socially and emotionallyby implementing individualized supports behavior interventions and inclusive practices in both general and specialized classroom Duties & Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day support for special education students Implement strategies to support the development of the whole child Manage student behavior particularly within substantially separate classroom settings Support the implementation and progress monitoring of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Collaborate with students families and staff to ensure IEP goals are met Participate in meetings related to IEP development and student progress Support delivery of high-quality curriculum that aligns with IEP goals Apply proactive positive behavior management systems Collect and analyze behavioral data to inform support strategies Promote and assist in the inclusion of students into general education settings Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to support student needs Perform additional duties as assigned by the PrincipalKnowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of special education practices and behavioral strategies Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism Capacity to implement behavior modification plans and data tracking Ability to collaborate with educators specialists and families Understanding of inclusion practices and classroom accommodations Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills Organizational and time management skills Commitment to equity and supporting diverse learnersQualifications & Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required Associates degree or ParaPro certification preferred At least one year of experience working with students with disabilities Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications if required Citizenship residency or work authorization in the U.S. requiredEqual Opportunity EmployerLawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to Range $25.51 $33.27 per hourNon-Discrimination StatementLawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information disability or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.

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