Special Education Paraprofessional — Life Skills Support

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Newport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid clearances

Paid TB screening

PTO 5 days

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3%

Tuition discounts

Milestone service award

Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

Paid credential renewals

Paid trainings

Job summary

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in Newport School District. The role involves instructional and behavioral support, collaboration with school staff, and aiding students with IEPs and 504 plans.

Initial credentials are provided and paid for by CCRES; PTO is offered, and the paraprofessional will follow the academic calendar with duties including lunch/recess supervision and skill development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• With less than 2 years post secondary, must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree - preferred.
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support to individual students or small groups, including on-task prompting, social skills development, and self-care assistance.
• Support students with IEPs and 504 Plans by implementing accommodations and strategies as directed.
• Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve their educational goals.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to provide targeted academic and behavioral support.
• Assist students in developing organizational, communication, problem-solving, and independent living skills.
• Guide students through classroom activities, monitor participation and progress, and provide feedback to instructional staff.
• Promote positive student behavior and help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and administrators to support student success.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional activities.
• Foster positive relationships with students to encourage independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Social-emotional development

Small group instruction

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Prior public-school experience

Job description

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in Newport School District. The role involves instructional and behavioral support, collaboration with school staff, and aiding students with IEPs and 504 plans.

Initial credentials are provided and paid for by CCRES; PTO is offered, and the paraprofessional will follow the academic calendar with duties including lunch/recess supervision and skill development.