Special Education Paraeducator: Foster Student Growth

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 33,239,000 - 45,703,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students receiving special education services under the direction of the special education teacher. The role emphasizes confidentiality, student independence, progress data collection, and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, communicating effectively with students and families, and providing consistent, caring support across classrooms, hallways, and common areas, including potential

Qualifications

• CPI certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• High school diploma (college coursework in education preferred).
• Knowledge of elementary-level curriculum (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide caring, responsive support for students with academic, behavioral, social and physical needs.
• Implement individualized plans to help students progress toward goals.
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Work independently while collaborating with the special education team and school staff.
• Learn and adapt to meet individual student needs (physical, speech, behavior).
• Learn toileting and personal care procedures as needed.
• Implement supports under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Accurately collect and document daily data related to goals while keeping confidentiality.
• Discreetly promote student independence across classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and restrooms.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• May perform other duties, including recess duty.

Skills

CPI certification

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in education preferred

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students receiving special education services under the direction of the special education teacher. The role emphasizes confidentiality, student independence, progress data collection, and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, communicating effectively with students and families, and providing consistent, caring support across classrooms, hallways, and common areas, including potential