Special Education Paraprofessional

Overview

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Location: Rocketship Dream Community Prep, 5450 Mt View, Antioch, TN 37013

Schedule: 7:15 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

• Provide individual and small group instruction for students with special education needs under the direction of the special education case manager in the general education environment (classroom, recess, lunch area).
• Collaborate with students' case managers to assess progress toward goals and communicate progress with case managers and general education teachers.
• Collaborate with all staff to ensure consistent, well-coordinated support and contribute to a positive staff culture.
• Partner with families on the academic and social progress and needs of a student.
• Provide accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities to access grade-level content, demonstrating understanding on assessments as determined by the IEP team in collaboration with general educators.
• Support rigorous academic goals aligned with each student’s IEP and core content, with the goal that each student grows at least 1.5 years.
• Implement behavior management strategies during small-group and individualized instruction to support student engagement.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Collect and provide feedback for the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Assist in implementing BIPs, including positive reinforcement strategies or other behavior techniques to maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Record data for individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support plans.
• Support a spectrum of life skills needs, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, and other daily life skills.
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary using the least restrictive method by anticipating and responding quickly and appropriately to escalating behaviors.

• A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage responsibilities with confidence and discretion.
• Comfort in a startup environment with flexibility; strong interpersonal skills, tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Passion for working with young children.
• At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Compensation: $20.50 - $25 per hour

Compensation does not include the Summer Break period, typically from the last day of school through July
7. Compensation is based on education and years of experience working with children.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal…