Special Education Paraprofessional - Non-Public

Position Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional Non-Public School

Location: To Be Determined

Salary Range:

$16.50/hour

Immediate Supervisor:

Non-Public Building Principal

Position Summary:
Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times

Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher

Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP

Assist students in following classroom schedule

Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher

Maintain daily communication with special education teacher

Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student's IEP

Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services

Maintain confidentiality of student information

Follow the practices of the Non-Public School

Qualifications:

High school diploma along with passing Para-Pro examination or 60 hours of college credit
Previous experience with children or students with special needs.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual student's needs
Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs
Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP
Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).

Duties:

Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed
Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities
Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs
Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students' IEPs
Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers
Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.
Assist with feeding as needed.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.