Paraeducator

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Para educator - Gr 4 through 8
• Date Posted:
  4/2/2024
• Location:
  
  Henry Wilson Memorial School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Paraprofessionals report to the assigned special educator or Title I Coordinator under the direction of the building administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree and comply with current legal requirements regarding certification and ESSA requirements.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES:
No other employees

Paraprofessionals work as a team member with regular and special education staff to support students with special needs in and out of the classroom. Paraprofessionals must have the ability to work effectively with students on an individual or group basis under the direct and close supervision of the professional staff. The paraprofessional must be able to demonstrate mastery of the basic skills required in the curriculum level and demonstrate skills and knowledge required to work with students at their developmental levels.

Paraprofessionals must hold an Associate’s Degree or have completed two years of college coursework, or pass the state qualification exam in order to work in a Title I school in the district or in the Title I program.

• Implements plans created by and under direct supervision of a teacher, special educator, or related services provider.
• Monitors and provides assistance to students during classroom activities.
• Supports students using instructional modifications for lessons prepared by the class teacher or special educator.
• Checks for work completion.
• Reinforces skills previously taught.
• Communicates with team members about a student's program.
• Shares and receives information about a student's progress or program as requested.
• Records and charts data
  • Prepares instructional materials as provided by classroom teacher (for example graphic organizers, manipulatives)
• Refers questions or concerns related to assessment of student progress, programming, or medical status to case manager or appropriate professional staff.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all student interactions, student records, or student achievement at all times.
• Participates in professional development at both the local level and outside the community.

• Supervises students at lunchtime.
• Supervises students at playground and recess.
• Within contract hours, supervises students' arrival and departure.
• Supervises study groups
• Supervises students during transitions.

• Implements behavioral student support plans developed by teacher or team.
• Communicates with team members about a student's program and behaviors.
• Observes, records, and charts students' behavioral responses.
• Facilitates student interactions.

Able to compose emails and utilize our email system for communication. Must have ability to effectively and appropriately interact with students of all ages, faculty and administration.

Per RSA 200:36, it is the School Board's policy that all new employees have a physical exam before starting work, with a doctor's statement that the employee is able to perform his/her duties.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee…