*Substitute - Paraeducator/Special Education

Freeman School District 358; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 21.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A public school district in Switzerland is hiring a Substitute Paraeducator/Special Education to assist in providing instructional support and one-on-one supervision for students with special needs. The ideal candidate should have two years of college credits or a passing score in the Praxis Exam. Main responsibilities include supporting student learning activities, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring safety during school activities. Physical capability to lift students and assist with personal care is required. This role promotes student independence in the school setting.

Qualifikationen

• Requires two years of college credits or completion of Praxis Exam with passing score.
• Must respond appropriately to aggressive behaviors and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to assist with personal care of students as needed.

Aufgaben

• Provide one-on-one instruction/supervision in the classroom.
• Record data on student progress in curriculum and behavior program.
• Assist students with behavioral management and promote independence.
• Supervise students during lunch, playground, and drop-off.
• Assist with behavior management by following the approved plan and using de-escalation techniques.
• Develop rapport with special needs or at-risk students and collaborate with team.
• Attend to personal care of students as needed (toileting, lifting, feeding, etc.).
• Supervise playground, lunchroom, and pickup/drop-off duties.

Kenntnisse

Confidentiality

Instructional support

Behavior management

De-escalation techniques

Rapport building

Ausbildung

Two years of college credits

Praxis Exam with passing score

Jobbeschreibung

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, September 5, 2025 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR/SPECIAL EDUCATION

SUMMARY

A paraeducator instructs students in an individual or group setting. He/She helps with assigned learning activities and provides assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide one-on-one instruction/supervision in self-contained classroom as needed.
• Keep student/staff information confidential.
• Provide instructional support to students in accordance with teacher directions.
• Record data on individual student progress in the curriculum and behavior program.
• Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting, teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.
• Work cooperatively with members of the team.
• Develop a rapport with special needs or at-risk students.
• Perform computer tasks that are needed for the program as directed by supervisors.
• Be familiar with special education and district policies and procedures.
• Promote student independence in the school setting.
• Refer concerns for safety, health and discipline to the supervising teacher or principal.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by the teacher or administrators.
• Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize de‑escalation techniques.
• Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending and working or sitting on the floor with students, based on student needs.
• Ability to attend to personal care of students, such as; toileting, lifting, transferring, changing, feeding and providing other services, depending on the needs of the student(s).
• Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.
• Playground, lunchroom and pickup/dropoff supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of college credits required or completion of Praxis Exam with a passing score.

REQUIREMENTS

References provided must complete the automated survey they will receive via email, and/or provide a reference letter in order for the job application to be complete.