Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional

Description

The Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional provides direct instructional, behavioral, and administrative support to special education teacher(s) and students in grades K-4 in a structured classroom setting. This position requires collaboration with special education teachers, BCBA, SLP, OT, and PT professionals. He/she will ensure a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment. This role is designed for individuals with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills who can work effectively with diverse learners (autistic, nonverbal) in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Description

The Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional provides direct instructional, behavioral, and administrative support to special education teacher(s) and students in grades K-4 in a structured classroom setting. This position requires collaboration with special education teachers, BCBA, SLP, OT, and PT professionals. He/she will ensure a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment. This role is designed for individuals with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills who can work effectively with diverse learners (autistic, nonverbal) in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

We are looking for a full-time position at our Southwest Center (138th &Q) to work in our Level 3 classroom as a Paraprofessional Monday through Friday from 9am-5:30pm.

Starting pay is $17.00 - $21.00 an hour, based on experience. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a childcare program and/or college courses in education/child development preferred, but not required. On-site paid training and CEU's.



Key Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher(s) and the rest of the child’s team in implementing all instructional plans – this includes IEP goals and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP).
• Understand all aspects of each student’s IEP and collaborate with professional teams to meet quarterly goals.
• Communicate with students’ professional team (this could include all or some of the following people - lead special education teacher(s), BCBA, OT, PT, SLP) regarding student’s behavior, use of physical aggression, use of their device to communicate and all other aspects of the student’s educational day.
• Support students during all classroom activities, group work, and out-of-classroom supervision (e.g., sensory walks, recess etc.)
• Complete incident reports as needed for extended times of physical aggression.
• Monitor and reinforce positive behavior; implement or assist with behavior-management in all aspects.
• Attend and be certified in MANDT training
• Use Rethink for data collection
• Help prepare all learning materials including sensory supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment for all students
• Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance, filing, and record-keeping.
• Communicate regularly with professional team, directors, students, and parents about student progress, questions, ideas and/or concerns.
• Participate in planning meetings, certain special education assessment meetings, and professional development.
• Support students with special needs, English language learners, or those requiring additional behavior or academic assistance.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay – Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
• 401k with match
• Paid on-site training and CEU's
• Referral Program
• Best Care EAP Partnership