Middle School Special Education Paraeducator & Aide

HOOVER; Waterloo (IA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HOOVER in Waterloo, Iowa, part of Waterloo Community School District, is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant for a middle school. The role supports a teacher, assists with instruction for individuals or small groups, and helps monitor student progress in a respectful classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, NCLB compliance, and basic tech skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license OR district competency test.
• Computer/technology training as required for the position

Responsabilités

• Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Actively participates in professional development.
• Provide additional support to students based on individual need.
• Actively participates in IEP meetings, behavior intervention meetings when applicable.
• Works with others to improve professional practice and student learning.
• Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities.
• Monitors, observes and reports progress of student(s) in regards to behavior, academics or health related issues as determined by teacher, instructional strategist or administrator.
• Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support and general guidance as directed.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504, IHP), as needed.
• Supports PBIS initiatives.
• Communicates models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior in line with classroom and building goals and rules.
• Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
• Provides appropriate supervision of students in classrooms, halls, lunchroom, playground and all other areas as directed.
• Directs student group activities as assigned.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors in order to maximize instructional time.
• Implements classroom management system.
• Bus monitor as needed for student support.
• Transports students as needed (primarily TAP Para).
• Follows Board policies, district procedures and contractual obligations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Behavior management

Student guidance

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff

Confidentiality

IEP participation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalency

NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours / paraeducator license

District competency test / generalist or specialist license

Outils

Google Suites

Student information systems

Promethean basis

Description du poste

HOOVER in Waterloo, Iowa, part of Waterloo Community School District, is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant for a middle school. The role supports a teacher, assists with instruction for individuals or small groups, and helps monitor student progress in a respectful classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, NCLB compliance, and basic tech skills.