Paraeducator

Position:
Paraeducators

Location:

William Penn

State Date:
As soon as possible

Reports to:

Principal

Work Year: 10 months

The goal of the Paraprofessional is to support the delivery of high quality specialized instruction within a structured learning environment that enables students with disabilities to access instruction and make meaningful academic behavioral and social emotional progress. Working under the direction of a teacher and related service providers, the paraprofessional assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs and Behavior Intervention Plans, reinforcing instruction aligned with standards and district approved curriculum.

The Paraprofessional collaborates with teachers, related service providers, and school staff to support effective instructional practices and behavioral strategies while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues. Through active participation in training and professional development the paraprofessional strengthens skills needed to support diverse learners and helps ensure students benefit fully from educational programs including classroom instruction and community based learning opportunities.

• Must be eligible or have a valid Paraprofessional Permit by either having passed the Para Pro Exam, Para Pathways Exam, having an Associate's Degree or higher, or successfully completed 60 college credits with a C or above for coursework towards licensure certification or permit.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Knowledge and skills in working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to support students who require help with physical positioning and self care including physically lifting students using specialized techniques and equipment.
• This job requires repetitive stooping twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• All new hires must complete the Level 1 training program by June 1st of the contract school year as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff administration and the general public.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Proficient in Technology such as Microsoft and Google Applications Classlink Schoology Infinite Campus etc.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Must be able to teach serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

• Support the delivery of specially designed instruction by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials skills and concepts introduced by the teacher including reading writing and functional academic tasks aligned with students IEPs in both in person and remote learning environments as needed.
• Assist in implementing components of IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans once trained by certified staff maintaining consistent expectations for student behavior and achievement aligned with classroom procedures and IEP goals.
• Observe and report student performance behavior and needs to the supervising teacher to assist in monitoring progress and informing instructional decisions assist with routine documentation and record keeping as directed including behavior checklists instructional tracking and program documentation.
• Work cooperatively with teachers related service providers and school staff to support student learning maintain a positive classroom environment and ensure effective implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Assist students in developing independence and functional skills including those needed for community based instruction and vocational settings and accompany and support students during community based and job site experiences.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of the physical learning environment including gathering materials preparing equipment maintaining an orderly classroom and securing materials at the end of the day.
• Support safe and orderly student movement throughout the building during transitions including arrival dismissal and movement to related services or other instructional settings.
• Assist in the implementation of related services previously demonstrated by therapists or specialists which may include supporting students with specialized equipment physical assistance transfers or other necessary accommodations.
• Participate in parent conferences IEP planning and IEP meetings when…