Summary

Join our team as a dynamic Special Education Paraprofessional, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact! You'll work closely with students, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally by supporting their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and collaborating with teachers and specialists. Embrace the rewarding challenge of adapting to student needs daily, all while enjoying a full-time role with great benefits, paid breaks, and a supportive school community

Description

STUDENT-FOCUSED RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
  • Assists in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitors their progress
  • Provides support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
  • Provides assistance to students with toiletry and other occupational needs
  • Works with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social workers, occupation and physical therapists.
  • Supports students with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
  • Supports students where the need is greatest – this could change daily

GENERAL EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule is assigned and modified as needed by HR, Administration, and the Special Education Department 

Morning supervision

  • Assists in supervision in the morning gathering room and/or breakfast 

Professional Development

  • Attend professional development trainings as scheduled
  • Provide daily schedules to the HR office quarterly and substitute plans to the HR office when absent 

Communications

  • Check email and mailbox daily for communications from teachers, administrators, and other personnel

 Meetings

  • Attend all meetings as scheduled 

Policies

  • Follow all school policies approved by the School Board
  • Daily attendance is required 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Lunches & Breaks are paid, paraprofessionals are encouraged to stay on campus

REQUIRED

Candidates must have an Associates Degree OR official assessment results to demonstrate compliance (i.e. ParaPro).

Any and all other duties as assigned per the Beacon Academy administration and employee handbook

NOTE: Some lifting and carrying of materials may be required, typically less than 40 lbs.

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person