Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES AT L.E.A.D. ACADEMY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the Work Keys test
• Experience working with school age children with various levels of physical, mental and behavioral needs
• Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Assist with the special education program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Create a reading program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Establish effective rapport with students
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation
• Establish a positive relationship with parents, students, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors
• As assigned, work with individual students or small groups
• Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
• Work one on one with students with disabilities

• Assume reasonable job‑related tasks as assigned by the Principal in order to meet the needs of the school

• Walk and stand 85% of work shift
• Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis
• Adequate strength, dexterity and agility to perform all tasks assigned

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK TERM:

School Year

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled