Special Education Paraprofessional Hood River Valley High School

Starting Date: Immediately

This vacancy will remain open until filled. This is a Regular, 8 hour/day Paraprofessional position that will begin immediately.

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of Special Education Paraprofessional is done for the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through independently implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing direct feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, representing the district as needed in special education meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Hood River Valley High School is seeking a proactive, community-minded Special Education Paraprofessional to support our Special Education programming. This role is uniquely focused on advancing transition services for high school students—helping them build life-skills, acquire workplace readiness, and successfully transition to post-secondary opportunities.

• Transition Planning
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  In collaboration with Learning Specialists, case managers, and families, work to align job site placements and skill-building activities with individual student IEP transition goals.
• Job Site Transportation & Supervision
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  Safely transport students to and from community job/vocational sites and provide on-site job coaching and supervision.
• Community Opportunity Development
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  Partner with local businesses and organizations to identify, create, and maintain meaningful work experience opportunities for students.
• Workplace Readiness
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  Teach real-world job skills, professional communication, task management, and workplace expectations.

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e., preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parents, etc.).
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Supports behavior by de-escalating situations and supporting students experiencing emotional dysregulation.
• Uses appropriate strategies and support to maintain student and staff safety. May track and report on behavior to the IEP case manager or behavioral support staff.
• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff members in evaluating students’ progress.
• Confers with licensed staff members, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e., small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted).

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