Para Educator - Special Education-Newport Middle School

Newport School District; United States; Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newport School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional II at Newport Middle School to support students with IEPs under the guidance of Special Education Teachers. You will assist individuals or small groups, applying instructional supports to foster learning.

Ideal candidates have experience with children in school settings, a solid understanding of development, and a commitment to confidentiality and safety for students with disabilities.

Qualifikationen

• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for New Hampshire Paraeducator II certification.
• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Understanding of child development (birth to 22) and diverse learning styles.
• Knowledge of educational laws, regulations, and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to safely assist students with disabilities and maintain confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Empower student learning by guiding individuals or small groups in reading, writing, math, and life skills.
• Foster a supportive environment using varied teaching strategies, behavior management, and adaptable instruction styles.
• Collaborate as a core classroom team member with strong communication and problem-solving to support student activities.
• Utilize office software, educational tools, student databases, and assistive learning technologies to enhance the classroom experience.
• Maintain trust and confidentiality while following through on student responsibilities in a student services setting.

Kenntnisse

Experience with Children

Reading & Writing

Developmental Knowledge

Educational Law & Safeguards

Adaptability

Ausbildung

New Hampshire Paraeducator II certification

Jobbeschreibung

Para Educator – Special Education – Newport Middle School

Make a Meaningful Impact Everyday: Join Us as a Special Education Paraprofessional II!

Reports to Special Education Teacher / Student Services Building Coordinator.

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping children discover their potential, overcome challenges, and thrive? We are looking for an encouraging, collaborative, and dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional II to join our school family.

In this rewarding role, you will work under the professional guidance and supervision of our Special Education Teachers to provide vital assistance to students ranging from 3 to 22 years of age. Whether working in our district schools or alternative educational settings, you will directly support students individually or in small groups—delivering basic, developmentally appropriate instruction tailored to their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Whether you are assigned to a single student or a small group, your presence will be the cornerstone of their daily success.

Your Everyday Impact

• Empower Student Learning: Guide children individually or in small groups through reading, writing, math, and vital life skills.
• Foster a Supportive Environment: Use a variety of teaching strategies, behavior management techniques, and instruction styles tailored to different learning needs and developmental stages.
• Collaborate for Success: Work as a core member of a tight-knit classroom team, using strong communication and problem-solving skills to champion student activities and overcome daily hurdles.
• Tech‑Savvy Support: Utilize office software, educational tools, student databases, and assistive learning technologies to elevate the classroom experience.
• Maintain Trust & Care: Keep a watchful eye on detail, follow through on student responsibilities, and protect the significant confidentiality required in a student services environment.

What You Bring to Our Classrooms

Education & Licensure

• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for New Hampshire Paraeducator II certification.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven Experience: A background working with children in a professional or school setting.
• Foundational Knowledge: Solid baseline skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and educational professionalism.
• Developmental Insight: A deep understanding of child developmental stages (birth to age 22), different learning styles, family influences on learning, and factors that may impact typical development.
• Heart & Professionalism: A natural sensitivity to student needs, knowledge of applicable educational laws, regulations, and procedural safeguards, and the physical ability to safely assist students with disabilities.
• Adaptability: A flexible schedule, excellent organizational habits to manage a multi-tasking role, and a warm, service‑oriented approach to education.

Why Join Us?

If you are looking for a schedule that aligns perfectly with the school year, a collaborative team that values your voice, and a role where you can watch students hit life‑changing milestones every day, we would love to welcome you aboard.