Paraprofessional

• Assist teachers in delivering instruction
• Work with assistive technology, when needed, to teach regular education curriculum using different methods to better meet student needs
• Co-teach and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers and coaches to share strategies for modifications, accommodations and interventions
• Utilize knowledge of state standards and testing requirements to assess students for mastery and validate student learning
• Prepare students for standardized tests
• Assist with testing for local and state assessments
• Facilitate regular communication with students, parents, teachers, coaches, staff, administrators and other legitimate stakeholders regarding student performance, progress and academic expectations
• Work generally to establish and maintain positive relationships with families
• Track student progress and motivate students using incentives that reinforce individual goals
• Enter documentation and perform other record-keeping in appropriate systems
• Work with the Special Education team to maintain compliance with Company and the District’s record-keeping requirements
• Provide necessary reports
• Participate in meetings regarding special education students
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development (virtual and face-to-face)
• Solve day-to-day problems presented by staff and students
• Collaborate with the Special Education team and school in developing an effective Special Education program
• Participate as a member of the Response to Intervention process, if asked to
• Participate in school committee work to plan assemblies, school events, school-wide incentives, community service opportunities
• Assist with pre- and post-school duties including club sponsorship
• lunch, before, or after school duties, as required
• Communicate needs to the school leadership team regarding special education students as appropriate
• Promote a positive school environment by holding students accountable for all school and classroom rules and policies.

• Associates Degree or 60 credits
• One (1) year of providing support to students
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to pass a required background search
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
• Web proficiency
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, state testing, etc.

Online School Experience