Special Education Paraprofessional

Vertex Education; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Vertex Education is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in general and special education classrooms. You will work with individual students or small groups, reinforce material, and help prepare instructional materials while maintaining confidentiality and documenting progress.

Travel between campuses is required from time to time; a background check is mandatory, and you may assist during IEP meetings and student evaluations. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning with individuals or small groups, as directed by teachers.
• Support students in general education and pull-out rooms.
• Assist in data collection on student performance and behavior.
• Prepare instructional materials and equipment for activities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and assist substitute teachers as needed.
• Assist with IEP meetings and communicate student progress to teachers.

Skills

Student support

Data collection

Educational technology

Organization

Communication with teachers

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels our aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators' best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

To assist general education and special education teacher(s) and other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of Special Education pupils in a classroom or resource environment encompassing a range disabilities. Special education paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities, or competencies may be documented in the incumbent's performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent's immediate supervisor or manager.

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the general education and/ or special education teacher(s).
• As assigned, supports students in the general education and pull-out rooms.
• Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Distribute and collect work, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed and certified teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Alerts the general education and/ or special education teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and assists substitute teachers assigned in the general education and/ or special education teacher's absence.
• May assist staff and students in using educational computer programs and additional forms of technology.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records required by federal, state, and District policies.
• Administers and assists in the evaluation of daily student assignments.
• Assists in organizing learning environment; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.
• Accompanies or assists students to and from their mode of transportation to and from school.
• Assists students with personal hygiene functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.
• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student's progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
• Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education, Licensure, or Certification High School Diploma/GED required BACKGROUND CHECKS Candidate is required to complete a background check

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel between campuses is required from time to time. This position occasionally requires lifting objects (up to 25 pounds). This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentrating. Local and in-state travel required. Performs kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting activities in the performance of required daily activities.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best!

• Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.
• We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.
• Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.

Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.

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