Special Education Essential Skills Paraprofessional

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, Indiana is seeking a qualified individual to assist classroom teachers by working with individual students or small groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in education, especially in special education.

This role involves reinforcing learning, assisting with special strategies, and ensuring high ethical behavior and confidentiality. Required qualifications include relevant college coursework or assessments.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college experience, or an associate degree.
• Passed the ParaPro Assessment.
• Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes.
• Experience with Special Education Instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students to reinforce material or skills.
• Assist teachers in devising special strategies for students.
• Guide independent study and remedial work for students.
• Assist with student supervision during activities.
• Monitor progress of students receiving services.

Skills

Experience with Special Education Instruction

Communication skills

Ability to guide independent study

Education

2 years of college experience or associates degree

Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes

Passed the ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Schedule

7 hours 7:15 am - 2:15 pm

School year position

School year position

Reports to

Teacher of Record, Principal & Director of Special Education

Job Summary

To assist the classroom teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups.

Qualifications Requirements

• 2 years of college experience; or associates degree; or
• Passed the ParaPro Assessment
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes
• Experience with Special Education Instruction, preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips.
• Provides assistance and monitors progress of students receiving services.
• Provides accommodations for students based on their IEPs.
• Communicates with the general education teacher on any issues or special information about an individual student.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Teacher of Record.