Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education Support

Applitrack; East Valley (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Learning Center is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional) to assist certified staff in the classroom, support students with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction, and help implement instructional programs.

Under supervision, you will work with students individually and in small groups, help with assessments, supervise lunch and hallway duties, assist with field trips, and facilitate parent communication to foster involvement and inclusion for students with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional License obtained from Illinois State Board of Education.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Skills

Instructional support

Reading and math assistance

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional License (Illinois State Board of Education)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Crossroads Learning Center is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional) to assist certified staff in the classroom, support students with reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction, and help implement instructional programs.

Under supervision, you will work with students individually and in small groups, help with assessments, supervise lunch and hallway duties, assist with field trips, and facilitate parent communication to foster involvement and inclusion for students with