MTSS Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Alexandria, VA seeks a paraeducator to support elementary students by implementing therapy plans, assisting teachers, and maintaining confidentiality. This on-site position requires effective communication and the ability to follow directions within a collaborative school setting.

The role involves following therapy plans under therapists and teachers, adapting to student needs, and handling student records.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience requirement: successful experience in a para type role.
• Skills required: communications, classroom management, records management; able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapy plans under the direction of therapists and teachers.
• Adapt to changing needs of students.
• Maintain confidentiality of ALL student information.
• Works with all students assigned.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communications

classroom management

records management

follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or 60 credit hours of college preferred

Job description

Salary:TBD

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree or 60 credit hours of college preferred
• 2. EXPERIENCE: Successful experience in a para type
• 3. SKILLS: Communications, classroom management; knowledge and implementation of student educational plans; records management, ability to follow directions
• 4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Be able to communicate well and to work successfully with students, staff, teachers, and principal.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To promote, maintain, and provide direct lines of communications between the home and the school personnel with regard to the social, interpersonal, safety and general well-being of the elementary students at the assigned building.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapy plans under the direction of the therapists and teacher
• Adapt to changing needs of students
• Maintain confidentiality of ALL student information
• Works with all students assigned
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor

ADA Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires frequent changes in sitting, standing and walking throughout the day.

The employee may also need to do frequent bending and/or kneeling in order to reach technology components.

The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone and computer.

The position requires lifting and carrying technology components.