Elementary Paraeducator- Little Harbour School

TrulyHired; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired seeks an Elementary Paraeducator for Little Harbour in Portsmouth, NH. You will support classroom teachers, assist with instructional activities, and help implement IEP goals across learning spaces.

You will monitor behavior, reinforce skills, and collaborate with staff to prepare students for successful inclusion in regular classes. Training and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two years of college or an associate degree preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Able to maintain confidentiality following FERPA.
• Able to work as a team and manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with instructional activities in classrooms, libraries, and labs.
• Monitor and redirect student behavior according to behavior plans.
• Provide information and observations about student participation to teachers.
• Support integration of students with disabilities into regular classes.
• Attend training sessions and participate in staff development.
• Assist/monitor students on and off buses.

Skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Team player

Behavior management

Technology use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college

Associate's degree

Reading/writing/math knowledge assessment

Tools

TCI

CPI

Assistive technology

Job description

Job Description

Elementary Paraeducator- Little Harbour

Position Purpose

The role and assignments of a paraeducator are not defined by a particular student, setting or program, but rather by students' needs as determined by the multi-disciplinary team. While every attempt will be made to keep the assignments over the course of the school year, it may be necessary to change a paraeducator's original job assignment to another to meet the varying needs of the students in the district.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

The paraprofessional primarily works in classrooms, libraries and computer labs assisting the teacher in reinforcement and enhancement of lessons. Paraeducators working with special education students are expected to be knowledgeable of each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

Paraeducators are expected to attend all training sessions offered by the Portsmouth School Department that are specifically designed for them during the scheduled work times.

The Paraeducator May:

Independent of the teacher, the paraeducator may carry out instructional plans developed by a teacher, counselor or other professional staff. Many responsibilities overlap from one area to another.

At any given time of day, a paraeducator may be asked to fulfill a variety of duties:

• Individually or in small groups, provide instructional assistance, guiding additional practice opportunities, re-teaching as developed and specified by the lead teacher or related servie staff
• Monitor and redirect behavior, implement behavior plans
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities (academic, behavioral or life skills)
• Provide the special education teacher/staff with information and observations about general education assignments, activities and student participation and behavior, as well as any other pertinent information as it arises regarding the student
• Supervise and monitor students as directed by lead teacher or building administrator
• Willingly participates in skill and competency trainings and in-services

One-to-One:

• With training and under the supervision of the appropriate professional personnel, be willing to assist and manage behavior using using behavioral managment techniques such as TCI, CPI
• Monitoring and reinforce student academic, behavioral or life skills performance following best practices in the classroom, school and/or community settings
• Be used to supporting the integration of students with disabilities into regular classes by tutoring these students in regular class assignments, giving tests orally, implementing assistive technology and providing other accommodations outlined in the students' IEPs
• Document student progress as specified by the teacher and or therapist
• Assist/monitor students on and off the bus
• Reinforce or enhance learning of basic hygiene, or provide toileting, diapering and feeding assistance, if required by a specific job assignment and as trained. While this is a specific responsibility of a one-to-one paraeducator, nursing staff will be available for support and assistance during extreme situations
• With training and supervision by the appropriate certified personnel, may lift and transport students using appropriate equipment
• Intervene with other students about inappropriate behavior, language or actions

Additional Duties

• Assumes other responsibilities as specified by the Director of Pupil Services and Instruction, and the Superintendent of Schools.

Educational Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required and preferably:

• Completed two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's degree; or
• Meets rigorous standards of quality and demonstrates through a formal assessment the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, reading, writing, or mathematics

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience with students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Dependable, organized, possess good communication skills and emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs of students
• Able to maintain confidentiality following the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Able to maintain a professional attitude with students, families and staff.
• Able to work well with children.
• Able to manage student behavior, given training and support.
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Able to use or learn technology
• Willing to obtain additional training and attend staff development workshops

Travel Requirements

Travels to all school district buildings, city/state agencies and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in school building environments.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay Rate:

Follow Negotiated Pay Rate (See Paraeducator's Agreement)