Special Program Para , ISEP

Special Program Para educator 2, Integrated Social Emotional Program (ISEP)

6 hours per day, 9 months per year.

One-on-one position.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt.

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED.
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate’s Degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; OR ETS Para Pro Assessment result of 461 or higher.
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred.
• Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve classroom or program goals.
• Possess excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills and ability to think quickly.
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.
• Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
• Internal applicants must provide official transcripts to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results with application.
• External applicants must provide official transcripts to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results with application.

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Ability to act in response to evasive and aggressive student behavior.
• Ability to attend mandatory training on weekends and successfully pass the district CPI, de‑escalation/physical restraint training.
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies.
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from teacher(s).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules.
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who possess mental or physical disabilities.

• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the required size.
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds.
• Ability to observe student behavior, both visually and by listening, take data on behaviors, and communicate observations with appropriate service providers.
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors that are expected of them.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs.
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate to provide observational input or acquire information pertinent to the position.
• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, swimming, communication, physical and/or occupational therapy exercises, and job skills training. Assist the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records as assigned.
• De‑escalate students having an emotional/behavioral crisis. Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate.
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Grade or correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key.
• Observe assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, in the cafeteria, and in the community, and intervene as appropriate to ensure student safety.
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs.
• Perform other tasks and assume…