Special Education Paraprofessional at Cecilia Jr

Overview

Special Education Paraprofessional at Cecilia Junior High.

Location:

Cecilia Junior High.

Reports To:

School Principal. HR Contact:
Julie Laviolette.

Schedule:

9-Month Paraprofessional Salary. Evaluation:
Performance evaluation annually.

Location/Grade Level: PK–Grade 12 support role within the St. Martin Parish School District.

• 27 hours of college credit with a 2.0 GPA and hours must include 3 hours of English Composition, 6 hours of English/Reading, and 6 hours of Math; OR an associate or higher postsecondary degree; OR a passing score on the Para Pro Exam.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of standard office and bookkeeping principles; thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to use a 10-key calculator and word processing and data software; ability to keyboard accurately; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Aid the supervising teacher at all times and in all circumstances, including lifting of students, assisting with health-related procedures as directed.
• Make accommodations and modifications for students under direction of supervising teacher(s).
• Perform tasks to support instruction and classroom operations (record keeping for IEP activities, preparation of class work and displays, assisting in discipline matters, grading, and supervision).
• Work in the assigned school/class each year; assignments may vary by year or by student needs.
• Follow the teacher’s direction and use common sense in application; take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Uphold school rules, regulations, and Board Policy; maintain a neat classroom conducive to learning.
• Shadow and provide support to a specific child/children to achieve academic goals as specified in the behavior plan.
• Support students in inclusion, resource, and self-contained classes; provide support to other students as needed; monitor schedules and IEPs to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Support development of critical skills, facilitate positive social interactions, and assist with student transfers and personal care needs as assigned.
• Assist with instructional activities under supervision of the Special Education Teacher and related services staff; reinforce instructional activities; check work and maintain records.
• Assist with field trips, community/work assignments, and emergency evacuations; provide general first aid as appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining safety and order, including behavior management programs and setting limits with students as directed.
• Assist with toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility supports as directed by supervisors and therapists.
• Coordinate with the Special Education Teacher, Assistive Technology staff, and Therapists to carry out support services for students with special needs.