Special Education Paraprofessional

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher in achieving educational objectives for students, including those in Special Education. The role involves working with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and support student progress under the Teacher of Record and Principal guidance.

The position is a school-year, 7-hour assignment with supervision by the Teacher of Record and Director of Special Education, emphasizing confidentiality and ethical

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of college experience or an associates degree or 48 college credits.
• Must have passed the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience with Special Education instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support teachers by developing strategies tailored to student needs.
• Supervise during drills, assemblies, and field trips as needed.
• Monitor progress of students receiving services and support IEP accommodations.
• Communicate with the general education teacher about student information.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards for student information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Teacher of Record.

Skills

ParaPro

Special Education support

Student small-group instruction

Educational assistance

Education

2 years of college experience

Associates degree

Completed 48 college credits

Tools

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Schedule: 7 hours

(Hours To be determined upon position and building assignment)

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.