Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional

Kids for the Future; Ridgeside (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Signal Centers is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in our early education program and support students with IEP goals. The position is part-time with two shifts: 7:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. and/or 12:30 P.M.

- 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, being 18+, and at least one year of childcare experience. Prior work with special needs and knowledge of licensing rules are highly desirable, with CDA/associate degree encouraged for

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High school Diploma/GED.
• Must have at least one-year experience working with children 6 wks - 5 yrs old in a professional childcare/educational setting.
• Experience working with children or adults with special needs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing rules is highly desirable.
• Willingness to obtain a CDA (Child Dev. Associate) Certificate or Associate degree is highly desirable for advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in daily activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Actively support the educational and IEP goals of children in the classroom.
• Observe children for signs of illness/sickness.
• Treat children, parents, and staff with respect.
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship.
• Refer parent questions, comments and/or concerns to the Lead Teacher, Coordinator, or Director/Asst. Director as needed.
• Follow confidentiality standards regarding students and their families.
• Quickly respond to personal needs of children.
• Follow positive discipline procedures as directed.
• Primarily responsible for following the TN Diapering process for those students not toilet trained.
• Primarily responsible for maintaining mealtime health practices by prepping and cleaning tables and supplies for breakfast and lunch.
• Primarily responsible for maintaining weekly and/or daily rest-time laundry.
• Primarily responsible for prepping soap/water cleaning solution when needed and fill sanitizing/disinfecting bleach water solution at the end of shift each day for the following day.
• Assist in maintaining equipment, toys, and materials in a clean, safe, organized, and accessible order.
• Assist in preparing supplies/materials for activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Coordinator, or Director/Asst. Director.
• Participates in at least 42 hours of continuing education annually including mandatory in-service training days.

Skills

Experience with children

Special needs experience

Licensing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Signal Centers is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in our early education program and support students with IEP goals. The position is part-time with two shifts: 7:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. and/or 12:30 P.M.

- 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, being 18+, and at least one year of childcare experience. Prior work with special needs and knowledge of licensing rules are highly desirable, with CDA/associate degree encouraged for