Summary
Description
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Although job duties vary due to student age and/or level of disability, job duties may include:
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Implement student behavior contracts under direction of the special education teacher
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Provide support to individual and/or groups of students in daily classes/activities.
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Monitor learning and redirecting behaviors using appropriate communication. (Can include redirecting, calming or supporting replacement strategies)
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Implement instructional strategies as outlined by the special education teacher in cooperation with the general classroom teacher.
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Carry out requirements of Individual Education Plans.
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Participate in staff meetings or meetings regarding student progress as assigned.
Other duties:
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Perform supervision of meal service, recess and bus duties as assigned.
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Engage in reflective practices to improve the quality of your professional service.
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Serve on an educator-led school committee.
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Opportunities for additional work with students during out-of-school time learning sessions as defined by the Leadership Team
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Required: Minimum of two years of post-secondary coursework, Associates Degree, or a passing score of 450 on the ParaPro test (will need documentation)
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Passion for working with 5th-8th grade students with challenging behaviors or unique learning needs
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Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English
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Ability to perform basic functions using technology including Google Suite and data entry
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Committed to ongoing professional and personal development
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Interest in continuing to learn and grow the skills of cultural competence in working with students and families of color
Preferred:
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Experience working with scholars with special needs in an education setting
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Experience with adolescents with challenging behaviors
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Experience working collaboratively with a team of teachers and other staff
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org
