Paraeducator

Oakland Schools; Waterford (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional aide to support instructional activities under a teacher's direction in a school setting. The role includes assisting in small groups and 1:1 instruction, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment, and implementing IEP accommodations as directed.

Responsibilities include data collection on student progress, behavior support, transitions, and material preparation, with a focus on fostering student independence while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited university.
• Successful Score on ETS Parapro Assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional activities under the direction of a teacher (small groups; 1:1; classroom support).
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as directed.
• Reinforce academic, social, and communication skills through guided practice and prompting.
• Collect data on student progress, behavior, and engagement using provided tools.
• Use de-escalation, crisis-prevention, and positive behavior supports per training and policy.
• Support students during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and specials as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom organization related to the student's IEP accommodations under the direction of the special education team.
• Provide personal-care assistance when required (toileting; feeding; hand-over-hand support; mobility assistance).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all District and legal guidelines and policies.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours

Job description

Qualifications

Candidates must have earned the following:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited University
• Successful Score on ETS Parapro Assessment

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support instructional under the direction of a teacher (small groups; 1:1; classroom support).
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as directed.
• Reinforce academic, social, and communication skills through guided practice and prompting.
• Collect data on student progress, behavior, and engagement using provided tools.
• Use de-escalation, crisis-prevention, and positive behavior supports per training and policy.
• Support students during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and specials as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom organization, related to the student's IEP accommodations under the direction of the student's special education team.
• Provide personal-care assistance when required (toileting; feeding; hand-over-hand support; mobility assistance).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all District and legal guidelines and policies.
• Work to promote student independence.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate must have the ability to:

• Remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Move throughout the classroom/building environment to supervise & support students.
• Safely perform physical prompts or assistance with student mobility (supporting transfers; escorting a student), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and/or crouch to assist students at desk/floor level.
• Lift and/or reposition up to 15 lbswith or without reasonable accommodation.
• Respond quickly to student safety needs (intervening in a conflict; activating emergency protocol).
• Tolerate typical school environmental conditions (noise; movement; frequent transitions).
• Assist students with problem solving when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Provide staff support in an educational environment.
• Physically manage students when they are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

This position reports to the Director of Special Education.