Intensive (ASD 1:1) Education Support Professional (ESP) - #117547

Nimble; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rochester Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support students with special education services at the school site under certified staff. The role includes instructional support, behavior management, health support, data collection, and communicating progress on goals and objectives.

Responsibilities may include providing services in different settings, reporting in person when needed, supervising students during meals, recess, and field trips, and maintaining confidentiality while

Qualificações

• Experience working with elementary age students.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide instructional support under certified staff.
• Assist with behavior management, health support, data collection, and communicating progress on goals.
• Observe and document students' academic and social behaviors.
• Provide feedback to teachers and related staff.

Conhecimentos

Experience with elementary students

Team player

Positive rapport with children

Behavior management

Strong attendance

Formação académica

60 college credits or 2-year degree

Paraeducator Assessments (Minnesota)

High School diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WORK SCHEDULE:

6.5 hours per day

WORK CALENDAR:

180 duty days per year.

Click link to review the 2026-2027 ESP Calendar

Click link to review the 2024-2026 ESP Contract containing salary schedule.

Hiring Manager:

Ryan Bacon, Mayo Assistant Principal

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4219 or [e-mail]

The Special Education ESP provides support to students at the school site withneeds who qualify for special education services in various school environments. The position is also responsible for implementing aspects of the student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) under the direction of certified staff.This can include instructional support, behavior management, health support, collecting data, and communicating academic and behavioral progress at the school site.Percentage of time spent on essential duties and responsibilities will be dependent on the individual student's needs and abilities.

• Employee may need to provide services in home on an as needed basis
• Staff may be required to report in person to a school buildingon an as needed basis
• May monitor and/or supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground in all types of weather.
• Follow student Behavior Intervention Plans and Emergency Healthcare Plans.
• Provide support to students with personal cares (toileting, dressing, feeding) as needed
• Ability to work with a wide variety of students with different disabilities
• Observe and document students' academic and social behaviors.
• Consistent and accurate data collection of student progress on goals and objectives
• Provide feedback on student progress to classroom teachers and related services staff
• Knowledge using iPads and other devices used for communication of non-verbal students
• Support students with de-escalation techniques and use restrictive procedures as needed (Training provided as needed).
• Supervise students in various settings and locations in and around the school building, before, during andafter school hours.
• Move on and off the floor to meet students at their level
• Provide Support/Supervision at meal times, at recess and on field trips
• Model appropriate language and social behavior
• Able to build strong relationships with children from all backgrounds and neuro-types.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Effective communication with all staff
• Good organizational skills.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement; 60 college semester credits and/ora two-year degree from an accredited college or university.Please include official transcript(s) with application.
• In lieu of college credits or degree, one can complete the Paraeducator Assessments. The passing scores in Minnesota are 65% and70%.
• For more information about the Paraeducator, visit https://www.masterteacher.com/.
• The test is available to applicants who are presented an official job offer from theRochester Public School District.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with elementary age students.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Required Dispositions:

In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for paraprofessional positions include:

• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won’t shy away from today’s educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.