Special Education Paraeducator: Empower Students & Growth

Rocketship Public Schools; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment, including the classroom, recess, and lunch area. You will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who provides weekly oversight, training and direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with case managers, progress monitoring, and implementing behavior strategies to

Qualifications

• Team player who is detail‑oriented, resourceful, and able to manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion.
• Comfort in a start‑up environment with flexibility.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Passion for working with young children.
• At least 2 years of college or a passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities desired.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the special education case manager, implement individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs.
• Collaborate with students’ case managers to assess student progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student progress with case managers and general education teachers.
• Implement behavior management strategies during small group and individual instruction in order to support student engagement.
• Support the implementation of behavior intervention plans that have been developed by students’ case managers; Record data for individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support plans.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Flexible

Interpersonal skills

Passion for young children

Start-up environment

Education

Two years of college or Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment, including the classroom, recess, and lunch area. You will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who provides weekly oversight, training and direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with case managers, progress monitoring, and implementing behavior strategies to