SPED Paraprofessional Tutor - Student Support & Inclusion

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

Job summary

Amethod Public Schools in California Richmond seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs under a certified teacher. You will support daily classroom activities, help students, and promote dignity in all interactions under the Site Director's supervision.

Requirements include school-based experience, strong organization and communication skills, ability to follow individualized professional development, and commitment to safety and inclusion.

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.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• High level of communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong initiative and ability to solve problems.

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

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

BA Degree preferred

Job description

Amethod Public Schools in California Richmond seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs under a certified teacher. You will support daily classroom activities, help students, and promote dignity in all interactions under the Site Director's supervision.

Requirements include school-based experience, strong organization and communication skills, ability to follow individualized professional development, and commitment to safety and inclusion.