Instruction Paraprofessional

Position: Instruction Paraprofessional 2
Location: Cave Spring

Job Duties

Under close supervision and based on specific guidelines and lesson plans developed by teacher, provides direct instruction to students; assists teacher in maintaining an effective, comprehensive educational program to meet the needs of deaf/hard of hearing students; assists students with instructional needs individually and in small groups and tutors students in core subject areas; assists students wiht individual needs, including physical needs, daily living/functional training activities;

obtains and/or prepares instructional materials/aids for students; maintains order and cleanliness in an educational environment; observes and completes documentation of student's progress; attends seminars, conferences, required job-related training and other staff development training programs; may serve on committees; other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting OR One year of experience required at the lower level Instruction Parprofessional 1 (EDS
010) or position equivalent.

Salary/Benefits:

Annual salary range $24,500 (minimum) to $34,500 (maximum), based on degree and creditable years of experience. This is a 10 month position paid on 12 months. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance; annual/sick leave; and Employees' Retirement System or Teachers Retirement System.

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

* Experience as a paraprofessional

* Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students

* Applicants must exhibit the ability to communicate in American Sign Language during the interview with the expectation of obtaining an American Sign Language Proficiency Instrument (ASLPI) rating of 3 or above within three years from date of hire.

High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting OR One year of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 1 (EDS
010) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

* Agency Logo:

Requisition

* Number of Openings: 2

* Advertised Salary:
Commensurate w/ exp.

* Shift: Day Job