Special Education Paraprofessional

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,077; Full time

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a dedicated Special Education paraprofessional to support students with IEPs at Bird Elementary School. The role involves collaborating with educators, assisting in the implementation of educational plans, and managing student behavior while fostering a positive environment. The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with strong organization skills and the ability to work well with students and families. Pay is competitive at $18.93 per hour with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to engage in problem identification and problem solving on behalf of the student(s).
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment.
• Assist the special education classroom teacher in implementing care, behavior, and instructional programming.
• Manage behavioral and instructional logs.

Skills

Ability to work with parents, students and support personnel

Good organization skills

Ability to be self-directed

Ability to establish a positive rapport with staff/parents/students

Experience working with children with disabilities

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Placement

Special Education

Location

Bird Elementary School

Hours

37.5 hours weekly

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Job Goal

Paraprofessional will provide overall support for students with IEPs. Areas of support may include instructional, self-care, physical, behavioral, and/or toileting.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to work with parents, students and support personnel.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to engage in problem identification and problem solving on behalf of the student(s).
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with staff/parents/students.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with general and special education staff to support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment.
• Functions under the guidance of special education teacher, and supports students' accommodations and modifications per their IEPs in a 1:1, small group, or whole class setting.
• Supports students with specific plans developed by the special education professional team.
• Assists the special education classroom teacher and support personnel in the implementation of health care, behavior, and instructional programming.
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs, maintains and implements data collection systems.
• Completes Medicaid billing as applicable.
• Utilizes technology and/or assisting devices to support students with disabilities.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, halls, and outside as assigned by supervisor.
• Supervisory aide hours/responsibility is part of this position.
• Ability to do physical activity such as bending, lifting, and moving quickly preferred.
• Provides clinic/first aid/medication support to students.
• Assists and performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Reports To

Building Administrator

Rate of Pay

$18.93 per hour (classification IV)

Beginning Date

As soon as possible

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the bargaining agreement guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include standing and talking or hearing, walking and sitting, bending or twisting, pushing or lifting up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books, and responsibilities for safety, well‑being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment and Equal Opportunity

Plymouth‑Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.