Special Education Substitute & Classroom Support Pro

Marion Independent School District; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Marion Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Associate/Paraprofessional to support licensed instructional staff in delivering program services for students, including special education students.

Under the direction of the principal, you will assist with individual and small-group instruction, implement curriculum under guidance, maintain records, support classroom management, and help with supervision across campus settings to foster a positive, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assists licensed staff in delivering educational programs.
• Supports individual and group instruction under supervision.
• Maintains records and documentation per district policies.
• Provides crisis intervention support after training.
• Contributes to behavioral and social-emotional interventions.
• Supports academic accommodations per IEP.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in a structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
• Assists in providing individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assists in implementing, adapting or developing curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions, social emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
• Completes clerical duties related to educational programming, instruction and/or classroom management including, but not limited to, materials preparation, communications, and recordkeeping related to student attendance, performance, behavioral incidents, etc.
• Provides support and assists with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to: the playground (K-8 only), in the lunchroom, restrooms, halls, media center and in those areas as requested.
• May be requested to participate in projects, committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program, building or school district.
• Participates in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
• Develops and maintains proper and adequate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of academic accommodations, modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Crisis intervention

Tech literacy

Tools

Email

Word processing

iPad apps

Internet

Job description

Marion Independent School District is seeking a Substitute Associate/Paraprofessional to support licensed instructional staff in delivering program services for students, including special education students.

Under the direction of the principal, you will assist with individual and small-group instruction, implement curriculum under guidance, maintain records, support classroom management, and help with supervision across campus settings to foster a positive, safe learning environment.