Summary

Support Staff | Special Education Assistant | Kaleidoscope Charter School | Available: ASAP

Description

Description:
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:15a-2:30p Student Contact Days

Under the direct supervision of a Special Education Teacher, the paraprofessional will provide behavioral and/or academic support to students within a special education setting or mainstream setting. 

Job Summary:

  • Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, social/emotional skills, organizational skills
  • Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
  • Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
  • Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Collects data in a vareity of settings: classrooms, lunch, recess, transitions
  • Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
  • Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
  • Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed for special education teaching staff.
  • Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
  • Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
  • Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
  • Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
  • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Qualifications Profile:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
  • Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Application Procedure:
Apply online