Paraprofessional - Special Ed - #99602

Job Title: Paraprofessional / Pleasantview

Position Description: Special Education Paraprofessional

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Two years of college or passed the ETS or Work Keys
• Experience with Special Education Students, Adults or Programs

Position Expectations:

• Support special education students with academic and non academic needs
• Support students in classroom transitions and special classes
• Experience with Special Education Students or Programs
• Demonstrates excellent reading, writing, and communication skills, and demonstrates ability to work effectively with students and adults
• Maintains effective professional communication with classroom teachers
• Works with students on an individual basis or in small groups to provide direct academic support services
• Perform other duties as required

Our paraprofessional will skillfully demonstrate:

• Passion for reading and cultivating literacy in students
• Ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
• Willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed
• Ability to motivate students, promote their self-esteem, and influence their behaviors
• Aptitude to discuss subject specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning
• Develop organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and contribute to a positive school culture
• Contribute to a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability
• Ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction to increase achievement of highest risk students
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Selection Committee

Evaluated By: Supervising Administrator

Salary Data: As per Negotiated Agreement with the EFE, Probationary Rate $12.36 for the first 60 days worked, $13.30 after 60 days. Additional 20 College Credits +$0.20 per hour, additional 40 College Credits +0.40 per hour.