Empowering Special Education ParaPro - Student Growth & Support

BRADLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley County School District seeks a Special Education Assistant to support students in a self-contained room at Bradley Central High School. The role involves implementing programming designed by the teacher and assisting with social, physical, adaptive, and intellectual goals for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, working with groups, supporting behavior modification, lifting and moving equipment, and helping with personal care tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or higher or Praxis score required.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to meet instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or whole classes as assigned.
• Assist with behavior modification as directed by leadership.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks (hygiene, dressing, toileting).
• Escort students as needed and assist with transportation if required.
• Monitor safety in various school environments.
• Maintain records and files.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or higher

Praxis for Para-Professionals

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Bradley County School District seeks a Special Education Assistant to support students in a self-contained room at Bradley Central High School. The role involves implementing programming designed by the teacher and assisting with social, physical, adaptive, and intellectual goals for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, working with groups, supporting behavior modification, lifting and moving equipment, and helping with personal care tasks.