Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional North Scituate Elementary School (32.5 hours)

Scituate School Department (RI) North Scituate Elementary School - North Scituate, Rhode Island

Primary responsibility is to assist special education students with academic work and the implementation of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and personal care routines.

Responsibilities:

• Perform under the Special Education teacher's supervision and direction in all areas of school activities and instruction.
• Follow the Special Education teacher's direction in maintaining classroom structure and behavioral control.
• Assist the teacher in academic instruction as identified in and prescribed by the student's IEP.
• Assist in inclusion activities supporting students in the general education setting.
• Assist with non-academic instruction provided by itinerant teachers.
• Assist in correcting students' assignments, editing or clarifying (simplifying), enlarging general education worksheets as modified by the Special Education teacher.
• Assist in carrying out programs designed by physical/or occupational, and/or speech therapists.
• Assistants shall not be required to perform therapy without prior training from the therapist, and they shall not perform any therapy without a signed written directive from the Office of the Director of Special Education.
• Assist physically challenged children in the use of wheelchairs and/or other adaptive equipment, if appropriately trained.
• Supervise students before school, during recess and lunch periods, leaving and entering vehicles, classrooms and buildings, and at dismissal.
• Supervise students during field trips.
• Administer the school rules and regulations governing student behavior.
• Perform any/other related duties assigned by the building principal or the Director of Special Education.
• ** Special Education Paraprofessional
  - Hygiene
  - Assist in toileting activities and other areas of self-care and independent living skills. M-F 8:15-3:15

Equal Employment Opportunity The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

• Qualifications Selected candidate will be required to have a current BCI with fingerprinting. Bachelor's degree or Para Pro certification or Associate's Degree or higher with completed coursework evidencing Reading, Writing and Math Skills. Teacher Assistant certification preferred Safety Care Training preferred At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Annual Requirements:
  Special Education Paraprofessionals shall be evaluated every two years by the school principal, or more frequently if needed, as per Article 21 Specialized
  
  Qualifications:
  
  As required by the R. I. Department of Education and Article
  7. Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Certification. Must meet the current RI Department of Education training & certificate requirements.
• Length of Employment:
  School Year Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
• COMMUNICATION
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Strong oral and written communication skills. The capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
• INTERPERSONAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to interact with students and staff in a professional manner. Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem-solving approach.
• TEAM BASED
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staff.
• PLANNING
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and teachers within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.
• TECHNICAL
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in essential computer applications as required.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance as necessary.

• Patty Martin, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and Sch.
  
  Comm
• 3 George Washington Highway
• Clayville, Rhode Island 02815
• Phone:
• Email: patricia