Elementary ASD Paraeducator - Support & Inspire

Windham Public Schools; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools is seeking an Elementary ASD (RISE) Special Education Paraeducator to support students with diverse needs at Sweeney Elementary School. You will assist the classroom teacher, help students with academic and behavioral goals, and participate in IEP-related activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data collection, and maintaining confidentiality while promoting a positive learning environment for high-needs students in an elementary

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience with children.
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to implement behavioral goals.
• Ability to understand child development.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including IEP goals.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary.
• Maintain student records, including progress reports, attendance, and other relevant information.
• Record student learning data as directed.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials.
• Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students.
• Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher.
• Assist students with classwork.
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavioral goals implementation

Child development understanding

Clear written and oral communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Windham Public Schools is seeking an Elementary ASD (RISE) Special Education Paraeducator to support students with diverse needs at Sweeney Elementary School. You will assist the classroom teacher, help students with academic and behavioral goals, and participate in IEP-related activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data collection, and maintaining confidentiality while promoting a positive learning environment for high-needs students in an elementary