Paraprofessional

Idaho Arts Charter School; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PERSI

401(k)

Job summary

Idaho Arts Charter School is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist a Special Education Teacher and support students with diverse needs. You will help implement instructional activities, monitor progress, and maintain a safe, respectful classroom environment.

We value strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work with students of varying abilities, and reliability under deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college-level coursework or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field.
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds.
• Knowledge of child growth and the diverse needs of children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of appropriate special education classroom practices.
• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities.
• Ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the Special Education Teacher.
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods.
• Knowledgeable about word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports.
• Ability to maintain a learning environment.
• Works well with students, staff, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Special Education Teacher and Building Principal provide direction.
• Support instructional activities for students with disabilities.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching assistance

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Education

Two years of college coursework

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least two years of college-level coursework or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field
2. Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
3. Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds
4. Knowledge of child growth and the diverse needs of children with disabilities
5. Knowledge of appropriate special education classroom practices
6. The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
7. Ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the Special Education Teacher
8. Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
9. Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
10. Knowledgeable about word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
11. Ability to maintain a learning environment
12. Works well with students, staff, and the public
13. Excellent organizational skills
14. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
15. Able to work under pressure and deadlines
16. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Special Education Teacher and Building Principal

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PERSI
401(k)