On-Call Special Education Substitute Paraprofessional

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking a Substitute paraeducator to support students with disabilities in various school settings, under the supervision of teachers and related services staff. The role includes assisting with classroom activities, data collection, and transitions between general education and self-contained programs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to work with diverse student needs, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs.
• Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection.
• Work out of a self-contained program, i.e. Autism, ED, Alternative Learning Program.
• Support students individually or in small groups and toggle between the general教育s setting and the self-contained setting.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small groups and toggle between the general education setting and the self-contained setting.
• Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
• Assist students in developing self-management skills.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
• Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
• Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Human relations

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking a Substitute paraeducator to support students with disabilities in various school settings, under the supervision of teachers and related services staff. The role includes assisting with classroom activities, data collection, and transitions between general education and self-contained programs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to work with diverse student needs, and strong teamwork and communication skills.