Life Skills-Focused Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Palestine (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine-Wheatley School District in Palestine, Arkansas is hiring a Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with significant disabilities in a self-contained classroom. The role involves implementing individualized instruction, life skills and behavior supports, and collaboration with therapists and the Special Education Director.

The position is full-time with a salary range listed, and requires associate degree or higher; citizenship or work eligibility as

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students with significant disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and school activities.
• Ability to collaborate with general education teachers for inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an instructional program for students with significant disabilities.
• Provide life skills, functional academics, and behavior management.
• Collaborate with therapists and other service providers to support students.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and maintain records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

Skills

Diversity awareness

Communication

Professional development

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Palestine-Wheatley School District in Palestine, Arkansas is hiring a Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with significant disabilities in a self-contained classroom. The role involves implementing individualized instruction, life skills and behavior supports, and collaboration with therapists and the Special Education Director.

The position is full-time with a salary range listed, and requires associate degree or higher; citizenship or work eligibility as