Summary

Special Education Paraprofessionals | Paraprofessional - Sp Ed | Jefferson High School | Available: 08/27/2024 | Closing: 7/11/24

Description

Position Title:
   Program Management Support Paraprofessional (1:1 with student)

Effective Date:
  8/27/24

Salary:
   Class III ranging from $22.86-$26.95 per hour
   *Wage placement based on similar experience

Hours:
   6.2 hours per day (Approx. 7:55am – 2:37pm)
   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 Educator 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 inlcuding 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 special 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:  Target Date: 7/11/24. Position will stay open until filled or posting is removed from our website.
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