Autism Classroom Paraeducator: Student Growth Ally

Seaford School District; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaford School District in Delaware seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support certified staff and students with autism in the classroom. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and behavior strategies to help students meet learning goals.

Under supervision, you will help deliver lessons, monitor progress toward IEP goals, and support a safe, inclusive learning environment across grades and activities. Travel between schools may be required.

Qualifications

• Assist instructional personnel in the education, training, and supervision of students with autism.
• Apply strategies and techniques to foster independence, self-reliance and social skills.
• Assist instructional personnel with the delivery of lesson plans, presentation of learning materials, and in conduct of instructional exercises.
• Monitor student's progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist individual students and/or small groups of students with autism in a variety of instructional activities.
• Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
• Assist in a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children with autism.
• Monitor students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Depending on students' needs, may assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathroom including catheterization, feeding and grooming.
• Use good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students and to assist in medical emergencies.
• May assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• May assist in administering a variety of tests and record results.

Skills

Autism support

Classroom supervision

Instructional assistance

Student monitoring

Tools

Instructional media

Job description

Seaford School District in Delaware seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support certified staff and students with autism in the classroom. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and behavior strategies to help students meet learning goals.

Under supervision, you will help deliver lessons, monitor progress toward IEP goals, and support a safe, inclusive learning environment across grades and activities. Travel between schools may be required.