Special Education Aide: Empower Students Daily

Horry County Schools; South Carolina; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Schools in United States is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in daily instruction and care of eligible students with disabilities. The paraprofessional works under the teacher's direction to address instructional, personal, and behavioral needs, with performance evaluated by the principal.

Employees may be reassigned to meet student needs within the District. The role includes implementing IEPs, supporting small group and individual instruction,

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements for a paraprofessional which includes 60 college credit hours or an Associates Degree or Paraprofessional certificate (minimum score of 456 on the exam), or passed theareas of WorkKeys/WIN
• Knowledge, skills and abilities required include reading and interpreting documents, writing routine reports, and effective communication.
• Ability to apply common sense and follow instructions, perform basic math, and interpret data and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing IEPs under the direction of the classroom teacher(s) and/or service provider(s)
• Assist with individual or small group instruction developed and supervised by the teacher in the assigned class(es) including but not limited to teaching, re-teaching and reviewing lessons, asking questions and prompting students and/or guiding independent work
• Attend to the needs of students with disabilities that may include personal hygiene, lifting, feeding, toileting, monitoring supportive medical equipment
• Facilitate the use of assistive technology
• Escort and supervise students during arrivals, transitions, departures, and school activities
• Collect, chart, and report student performance data to teachers
• Perform general clerical tasks and maintain student records
• Distribute and collect instructional materials and reports
• Assist with behavioral management programs and implement behavior intervention plans
• Participate in staff development and safety training for paraprofessionals
• Maintain bulletin boards and classroom supply inventories
• Provide ABA therapy as appropriate with ongoing staff development
• Collaborate with school staff to support all students with disabilities

Skills

Read and interpret docs

Write routine reports

Communicate effectively

Follow instructions

Basic math

Data interpretation

Education

60 college credits

Associates Degree

Paraprofessional certificate

WorkKeys/WIN exam

Job description

Horry County Schools in United States is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in daily instruction and care of eligible students with disabilities. The paraprofessional works under the teacher's direction to address instructional, personal, and behavioral needs, with performance evaluated by the principal.

Employees may be reassigned to meet student needs within the District. The role includes implementing IEPs, supporting small group and individual instruction,