Special Education Paraprofessional

Rocketship Public Schools; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs. This role involves providing individualized and small group instruction in various settings, including classrooms and during lunch. You will work closely with a certificated Education Specialist, implementing behavior management strategies and supporting students' educational goals. If you have a passion for nurturing young minds and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, particularly those with special needs. Join a mission-driven team committed to transforming education for underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and resourceful team player with a passion for working with children.
• Experience with students with disabilities is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs.
• Collaborate with case managers to assess student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management strategies

Instructional support

Collaboration

Education

At least 2 years of college

Passing score on Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

The Position

The 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; 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.

Qualifications:

• A 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 passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities desired.

Compensation: $21.50 - $25.50 an hour.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.