Special Education Tutor | Paraprofessional

Amethod-Public-School; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Amethod Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. The role supports daily classroom activities, helps students with personal care, and promotes dignity and inclusion.

Candidates should have prior school experience, strong organization and communication skills, and willingness to develop an individualized professional development plan. A DOJ background check is required.

Qualifications

• Work experience in a school setting with students.
• Must possess organization, communication and problem solving skills.
• Must pass a DOJ background check.
• Must be willing to create and follow through with individualized professional development plan.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in development of academic activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-teaching instruction.
• Assist during teacher-directed lessons.
• Monitor student during independent work or group activities.
• Prepare curriculum materials as directed by a certificated staff member.
• Monitor safety in a variety of settings. Implement and reinforce classroom programs.
• Implement behavioral management strategies.
• Collect behavioral data.
• Support students with personal care/health needs such as toileting/feeding.
• Assist students who may have physical limitations (i.e. use of crutches, wheelchair).
• Support inclusion with non-disabled peers.
• Provide re-teaching to individuals or small groups of students after teacher-directed instruction.
• Monitor student progress in instructional programs and relate findings to supervising teacher.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

DOJ background check

Education

BA Degree

Job description

Amethod Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. The role supports daily classroom activities, helps students with personal care, and promotes dignity and inclusion.

Candidates should have prior school experience, strong organization and communication skills, and willingness to develop an individualized professional development plan. A DOJ background check is required.