Summary of Position*: Assist teacher in all activities in the classroom and stated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Reports To*: Classroom Teacher

*MUST KNOW OR BE FAMILIAR WITH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE *

Major Accountabilities*:

1. Follows the IEP goals, and lesson plan throughout the day. Knows all students’ programs and activities. Follows all policies and procedures in employee handbook.

2. Follows IEP including communication systems, behavioral, feeding and therapy program. Participates in scheduled meetings and inservice training when requested or required.

3. Responsible for Morning (AM) bus duty. May also be required to pick up students in residential program before bus duty.

4. Report to teacher for scheduled activities each day. This may include assisting with bulletin boards, copying materials, and making materials and data collection.

5. Assists in all activities involving children. This may include Art & Music; Physical Education classes swimming pool (unless excused with written medical certification). Also, personal health and hygiene of the students, lunch preparation and lunch time activities. Note: No breaks are permitted during Physical Education classes or student lunchtime.

6. In the teacher’s absence from the classroom, reinforce goals and objectives already instructed by the teacher.

7. Respects confidentiality of the students. Refrains from discussion of students or family issues with anyone except as determined appropriate by the Program Coordinator or school administration.

8. Performs other duties as assigned by teacher, coordinator or school administration. This may include being assigned to other classroom or program throughout the course of the school day.

9. Support students in the water while in the Aquatic Center as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Grade levels:

Elementary school

High school

Kindergarten

Middle school

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School type:

Language immersion school

Special education school

Application Question(s):

Do you know American Sign Language?

How many years of Experience do you have working with students with autism, behavior needs, visual impairment ?

Do you have any paraeducator credentials?

Are you fully vaccinated against Covid 19?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person