ParaEducator: Special Education - Ruth Parker Eason

Assists teachers in caring for the instructional and physical needs of students with disabilities, including those with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. Performs instructional tasks as outlined by professional staff based upon student Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) and delivery of the curriculum, and alternate curriculum standards, recognizing the critical role differentiated instruction and educational environments play in enabling all learners to gain knowledge, skills, and an enthusiasm for learning.

Assists in individual and group activities, reinforcing instruction, motivating students, facilitating classroom management and working closely with teachers and other service providers on behalf of students to support the delivery of specially designed instruction at the Pre‑K, elementary and/or secondary grade levels. Must be able to perform any and all listed duties independently which may vary based upon assignment. The Para Educator's role is to ultimately assist teachers by performing a variety of tasks that are critical to quality teaching and learning, promoting accelerated student achievement and well‑being.

Para Educator:
Special Education

Assists teachers in caring for the instructional and physical needs of students with disabilities, including those with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. Performs instructional tasks as outlined by professional staff based upon student Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) and delivery of the curriculum, and alternate curriculum standards, recognizing the critical role differentiated instruction and educational environments play in enabling all learners to gain knowledge, skills, and an enthusiasm for learning.

Assists in individual and group activities, reinforcing instruction, motivating students, facilitating classroom management and working closely with teachers and other service providers on behalf of students to support the delivery of specially designed instruction at the Pre‑K, elementary and/or secondary grade levels. Must be able to perform any and all listed duties independently which may vary based upon assignment. The Para Educator's role is to ultimately assist teachers by performing a variety of tasks that are critical to quality teaching and learning, promoting accelerated student achievement and well‑being.

• Implements instructional plans and activities as designated by the teacher, service provider and/or job coach, including demonstration of tasks/skills, and reinforcement engagement.
• Demonstrates patience while working with students, motivating active engagement and encouraging task completion. This includes employing motivational techniques and strategies, implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), redirecting, monitoring learning behaviors and supporting student independence/resiliency.
• Assists in formulating and conducting classroom activities including carrying out planned instructional activities, preparing materials, and setting up equipment.
• Assists/guides students as they transition/travel throughout school buildings/community based instruction.
• Under supervision, complies with medical protocols; including feeding/swallowing and appropriate response to medically-based (seizures) events and/or health and well-being situations.
• Helps and/or provides instructional guidance on independent manipulation of outdoor attire, shoes, personal grooming, self‑help, etc.
• Supports instructional programming, including access to the State’s Dynamic Learning Maps (DLMs) in the assessment of student knowledge, skills, and understandings.
• Adjusts braces, walkers, and/or wheelchairs as needs, assisting non‑ambulatory students and/or students…