Special Education Assistant — Autism & Behavior Support

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Forks Public Schools in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a paraeducator to assist students with disabilities in various school settings under supervision of teachers.

The role supports IEP implementation, classroom management, data collection, and use of adaptive technology, with emphasis on collaboration and student-centered learning. The position is classified as full-time or part-time for a nine-month academic year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection.
• Work out of a self-contained program, i.e. Autism, ED, Alternative Learning Program.
• Support students individually or in small groups and toggle between the general educations setting and the self-contained setting.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small groups and toggle between the general education setting and the self-contained setting.
• Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
• Assist students in developing self-management skills.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
• Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
• Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Diverse student needs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AT equipment

Job description

Grand Forks Public Schools in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a paraeducator to assist students with disabilities in various school settings under supervision of teachers.

The role supports IEP implementation, classroom management, data collection, and use of adaptive technology, with emphasis on collaboration and student-centered learning. The position is classified as full-time or part-time for a nine-month academic year.