Special Education Paraprofessional

Rocketship Public Schools; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in Redwood City, California, is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide individual and small group instruction for students with varying needs in general education settings, including classroom, recess, and lunch areas. The role supports a certificated Education Specialist who provides weekly oversight.

Responsibilities include implementing instruction under supervision of case managers, tracking progress, supporting behavior management, and recording data for

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Experience working with students with disabilities desired.
• Team player with detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group instruction under supervision.
• Collaborate with case managers to track progress and communicate with teachers.
• Implement behavior management strategies to support engagement.
• Record data for instructional programs and behavior plans.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Resourceful

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Young children

Discretion

Startup friendly

Education

2 years of college or equivalent

Job description

The Position

Paraprofessional will be responsible for providing individual and small group instruction for students with both special and typical learning needs in the general education environment including, but not limited to: the classroom, recess, and lunch area. The Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist who will provide weekly oversight, training and direction.

Essential Functions

• 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 and communicate 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

Qualifications

• A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage their responsibilities with confidence and discretion
• Comfortable 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 passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment required
• Experience working with students with disabilities desired

Compensation

$21.50 - $25.50 an hour

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.