Dedicated Special Ed Paraprofessional - Level VI Support

Applitrack; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack invites applications for a Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional at Mississippi Heights Elementary School. Work hours are 6.5 per day, 172 contract days (170 student contact days plus 2 inservice days) during the school year, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include assisting students with basic and social skills, supporting behavior management, supervising safety, and collecting and monitoring progress data.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• MDE requirements for paraprofessionals
• Acceptance of students' disabilities and limitations
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Willing to work as a team

Responsibilities

• Assist students with basic skills, social skills, and routine support for students who need help with extreme behaviors, toileting, hygiene, medical, and mobility needs
• Supervise special education students to ensure safety
• Assist with collecting and monitoring of student progress data

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Acceptance of disabilities

Education

High School diploma

MDE paraprofessional eligibility

Job description

Applitrack invites applications for a Special Education Level VI Paraprofessional at Mississippi Heights Elementary School. Work hours are 6.5 per day, 172 contract days (170 student contact days plus 2 inservice days) during the school year, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include assisting students with basic and social skills, supporting behavior management, supervising safety, and collecting and monitoring progress data.