Substitute Special Education Paraeducator

Substitute Special Education Para professor

Portland, OR - Portland Public Schools, Multnomah County $24.00 / Hour

Substitute Educational and Special Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

• Two (2) years, full time, college coursework to meet the ESEA requirements
• Two (2) years successful related experience or training preferred
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Must complete NCI certification upon hire

Equal Opportunity Employer ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.