Summary

Special Education Paraprofessionals | Paraprofessional - Sp Ed | Kennedy High School | Post Date: 11/7/2024 | Available: ASAP

Description

Position Title:
   Program Management Support Paraprofessional
   LOOK Program – serving students with emotional/behavioral needs

Paraprofessionals in the EBD Program Paras play an important role in providing behavioral and academic support to students and are often the first go-to person for students during the day.This video will show you what a day in the Emotional Behavior Disorder, or EBD Program, might look like. EBD settings include the VISION program for grades K-12 and the LOOK program that is typically geared towards grades 6-12. 

LINK: https://youtu.be/lQg9lkTs3W0

Location: 
Kennedy HIgh School   

Effective Date:
ASAP

Salary:
   Class III ranging from $22.86 – $25.95 per hour
   *Wage placement based on similar experience

Hours:
   6.2 hours per day (Approx. 7:55 am – 2:37 pm)
   5 days per week
  180 days per year
   
Required Education:

  • High School Diploma
  • 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
  • PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)

Physical Requirements:
  Must have the ability to pass a pre-work physical exam including the following requirements:

  • Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must have ability to push/pull equipment including standers, wheelchairs, etc
  • Must have ability to repetitively reach overhead
  • Must have ability to transfer to/from floor
  • Must have ability to kneel

Required Experience:
   Successful experiences working with speical education students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with licensed and other staff to assist students with academic, behavioral/social/emotional, instruction, and daily living skills.

  • Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and assisting students academically
  • Monitor student’s skills of independence and implementation of classroom of individual behavior management programs
  • Assist with daily living activities
  • Communicate student’s progress with case managers

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until Filled, Applications will be reviewed after 5 days.
Submit online application, cover letter, transcripts and resume by clicking on the “Apply” button in the top right
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