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Overview. The position is responsible for supporting students in achieving their educational, social, and emotional goals. Paraprofessionals complement teacher's educational efforts by providing direct support and instruction to students throughout the school day.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting students in achieving their educational, social, and emotional goals
Complement teacher’s educational efforts by providing direct support and instruction to students throughout the school day
Be kind, considerate, and compassionate
Be honest, be on time, and be reliable
Build good working relationships with your student(s) and their teachers
Work collaboratively with teachers to support students' growth and development
Be willing to seek and accept advice, guidance, support, and feedback
Assist teachers with implementing school-wide and class-wide positive behavior initiatives as appropriate
Support students in displaying and maintaining on-task behavior
Support students in completing assigned work
Support students in transitioning from one location or activity to another
Follow student-specific treatment, teaching, or lesson plans to support students in achieving their academic, social, and emotional goals
Support students with activities of daily living as appropriate (e.g., eating, brushing teeth, hygiene, as appropriate)
Collect data on students' academic, behavioral, and social goals
Requirements:
High school graduate, GED or equivalent of education and training
Additional state and/or local requirements
Background checks as stipulated by local and/or state requirements (e.g., child abuse clearance, criminal history report, etc…)
First aid and/or CPR certification as stipulated by local and/or state requirements
Registration or Certification as required by state requirements
Ongoing continuing education hours as stipulated by local and/or state requirements
Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
Must be able to support student(s) in using technology and adaptive devices they need to complete schoolwork, communicate, and navigate throughout the school
Strong commitment to clinical excellence
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
Must be able to travel to/from school/work location
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds