Substitute - Paraeducator​/Special Education

Position: *Substitute - Para educator/Special Education
Location: Rockford

SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR/SPECIAL EDUCATION

SUMMARY:

A para educator instructs students in an individual or group setting. He/She helps with assigned learning activities and provides assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide one-on-one instruction/supervision in self-contained classroom as needed.

* Keep student/staff information confidential.

* Provide instructional support to students in accordance with teacher directions.

* Record data on individual student progress in the curriculum and behavior program.

* Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting, teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.

* Work cooperatively with members of the team.

* Develop a rapport with special needs or at-risk students.

* Perform computer tasks that are needed for the program as directed by supervisors.

* Be familiar with special education and district policies and procedures.

* Promote student independence in the school setting.

* Refer concerns for safety, health and discipline to the supervising teacher or principal.

* Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by the teacher or administrators.

* Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques.

* Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending and working or sitting on the floor with students, based on student needs.

* Ability to attend to personal care of students, such as; toileting, lifting, transferring, changing, feeding and providing other services, depending on the needs of the student(s).

* Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.

* Playground, lunchroom and pickup/dropoff supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of college credits required or completion of Praxis Exam with a passing score.

CLEARANCES & TRAINING:

Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance

REQUIREMENTS:

References provided must complete the automated survey they will receive via email, and/or provide a reference letter in order for the job application to be complete.