We are looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting special needs students.
Paraprofessionals' responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. Paraprofessionals will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.

Paraprofessional Responsibilities:

• Participating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials.
• Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
• Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
• Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
• Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
• Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.
• Assisting Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.

Paraprofessional Requirements:

• A paraprofessional associate's degree.
• A bachelor's degree in child development or a related field may be advantageous.
• Having a first aid and CPR certifications is an advantage
• Experience working with children and special needs students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with educational software is an advantage

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenixville, PA 19460: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• paraprofessional: 1 year Location: In person

This position qualifies for a signing bonus up to $1000 see KRESA for details

Division: Special Education

Position Type:
37.5
10-Month
Full Time
Mon Fri 7am 3pm
(Grade 11)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the teacher by working collaboratively with classroom and program team members to provide behavioral, emotional and academic supports to students with identified special needs.

Minimum Skills & Education Required: High School Diploma

Preferred Skills and Education: (Preference given to a candidate with these skills, education, etc.)
Experience working with at-risk youth. Experience working in a school setting. Knowledge or understanding of special education. Knowledge of impacts of trauma on behavior.

Apply online at [website]

Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, Protected Classes ) or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following positions at Kalamazoo RESA have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent - Mindy Miller. Contact information: [phone number], 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.16 - $20.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49048: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year Location: One location

The Paraprofessional - Health Aide provides support to the educational program by assisting in providing health services to students; following educational, health care plan / services; documenting students daily activities; and maintaining accurate health files and documentation.


Job Duties

• Administers medication to identified student(s) by providing directed health care services.
• Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. District Registered Nurse, Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) to assist in the evaluation progress for implementing IEP and Health Care Plan objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, health care services, use of special equipment, on/off task times, etc.)by completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Implements under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, plans designed by IEP team for students with special health conditions.
• Interacts consistently with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Maintains accurate health files and documentation on charts and data base by keeping health information current and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains special equipment that provides assistance as required by the student.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and health (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.)
• Provides first aid care as needed for minor medical needs of students and implementing district health service procedures.
• Reports daily health conditions of student(s) to the supervising Registered Nurse and parents if directed.
• Responds to emergency situations or health emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns.

This is a 10-month position. Health Aides are eligible for benefits as listed below.



Benefits

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options (valued at $7650)
• 100% district-paid life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Generous time off policy
• Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)

Hours

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (hours may vary)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.96 - $20.04 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No Location: In person

Kings Valley Charter School provides a rural, community-based education tailored to the individual needs and interests of each child, emphasizing the involvement of parents and the community.

The goal of the Kings Valley Charter School is to achieve academic excellence for all students through an individualized program. The environment at Kings Valley Charter School is designed to promote self-motivation, responsibility, and a positive attitude.



Job Description

To assist those students who have difficulty making appropriate choices regarding their behavior at school (prek-12).

Hours: approximately 7 hours per day on all school days.

Duties include:

Assist our Dean of Students and Director with the development and implementation of a school-wide behavior management program.

Work with a small team to provide appropriate support to students.

Maintain high standards and expectations for students.

Assist our staff with related tasks as assigned.

Recognize and carefully protect confidential information and maintain secure records as required by law and school policy.

Work with students having special needs and/or possible aggressive behaviors (e.g., biting, kicking, hitting, emotional outburst, etc.).

Qualifications

Must have patience to handle student and parent needs and have experience with school-age children.

Must be able to work with multiple competing priorities.

Must be computer literate (Gmail, google applications, word processing).

Familiarity with office environment and working with a team.

Ability to collect, record, store and use information and records to support school behavior management and attendance programs.

Candidate will pass a criminal background check before beginning employment.

High school diploma

Strong knowledge in math and reading demonstrated by at least one of the following:

• one or more years of documented experience as an instructional aide
• two years or more of college education
• one or more years of relevant career experience

Physical demands:

Persons performing service in this position classification may exert 50 to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This type of work may involve running, walking, or standing.

Desirable Specialty Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with students as an instructional assistant/teacher s aide.

Experience in special education

MANDT/CPI/OIS training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent Location: In person

Tehachapi Unified School District has a vacancy for an Instructional Paraprofessional

5.0 hours / 5 days a week / 193-day Calendar

Tentative Times: 8:40 am - 2:40 pm

Start times may vary and are subject to change based upon the needs of the District.

Definition

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assists certificated teacher(s) in the instruction of students placed in regular programs; monitor and report student progress in areas of behavior and performance; perform clerical and instructional support duties.

Examples OF Duties Not all inclusive

• Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities to individual students or groups to promote student learning.
• Reinforce core curriculum instruction and confer with teacher(s) concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Assist the teacher with student files and records in accordance with District and State policies to help ensure required documentation and the privacy of students.
• Prepare, create or modify instructional materials.
• Learn and apply behavior modification techniques.
• Assist the teacher in setting up schedules, distributing and collecting materials, information and announcements.
• Monitor students, classroom, and playground activities to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.
• Some positions within this classification who are assigned to elementary school sites supervise students on the playground/athletic courts and in the cafeteria.
• Assist the teacher in administering and proctoring tests according to established guidelines.
• Participate in meetings, conferences and in-service training programs to receive and share updated information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Work with children having difficulty with level of subject learning material.
• Some positions within this classification will require accompanying teachers and students on field trips, community based training, travel and vocational trainings.
• Some positions within this classification who are assigned to secondary school sites will require the monitoring of students in a classroom environment such as a study hall or in-house suspension programs, which are minimally monitored by certificated personnel.
• Operate personal computers to assist students with learning exercises; demonstrate proper operation of keyboards.
• Other related work as required.

Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Appropriate English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, arithmetical processes.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including math, reading, English, language arts and writing.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Techniques for measuring student progress
• Modern office equipment, computers and application software

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Assist students in a variety of subject areas and activities.
• Learn instructional techniques, positive behavior procedures and techniques.
• Analyze and resolve non-disciplinary problems.
• Speak, read and write English.
• Demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward students.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as filing and duplicating instructional materials.
• Operate computer, duplicating and standard office equipment.
• Work with discretion and in confidence with student information.
• Interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize work, schedule time, and meet schedules and timelines.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Understand and communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Experience:

• Prior job related experience; paid or volunteer, with students.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent and must meet NCLB requirements (48 college units from accredited college or university; or successful completion of the District Instructional Paraeducator Proficency Exam).

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to:

• Ability to lift and carry classroom supplies and equipment
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• See to read a variety of materials.
• Observe, hear and speak to students.
• Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform the necessary functions of the position.
• Stand and walk.
• Walk in classroom and outdoor environments.
• Bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach horizontally and above shoulders to perform job functions.

Condition of Employment:

• Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
• This position has a probationary period of 120 days.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.49 - $20.49 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please Location: In person

Come join a top public school in Los Angeles County. Today s Fresh Start Charter School is an award-winning school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our school has a collaborative environment community with teacher support and trainings. Our mission is to be the best school in the United States by raising the bar and closing the achievement Gap. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join in on our mission and create the focus on teaching each child individually to perfect scholarly, academic, social and emotional development . In addition we are developing in STEAM programs and looking for great team members to help us achieve our goals and mission. If you have a passion for educating children and want to be part of an exciting opportunity, please apply with us today. The Paraprofessional is responsible for individual tutoring of reading and/or math, small group instruction and other supervision of TFS Scholars, which may include playground, making up games to play or other activities as needed. Elementary grades transitional kindergarten through eighth grades. Knowledge of NWEA and Caaspp testing, computer savvy.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience working with elementary school K- 8th grade. AA degree or higher.

We are looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting special needs students. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts or translating information for students to understand better, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.

Comments and Other Information

Today's Fresh Start Charter School is an Award Winning School, A top school In Los Angeles County, WASC Accredited and a 2019 NASET (National Association Special Education Teachers) "Exceptional Charter School in Special Education". An Award Winning School, A top school In Los Angeles County, WASC Accredited. Our school has collaborative school environment community with lot of substantial support and trainings for the teacher.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $24.89 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Position TITLE: Resource Paraprofessional

**Please apply on SMSD website. [website]

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Please note, for this location, applicant MUST have 48 college credit hours.

I. General Description

The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher with educational and non-educational activities. The paraprofessional assists in carrying out the program developed by the special education professional(s) and support personnel.

II. Examples OF Duties AND Responsibilities

A. Direct small groups of individual students in teacher-planned instructional activities.

B. Collect and record instructional and behavioral data as requested by the teacher.

C. Assist with physical needs of students under direction of teacher.

D. Assist the teacher in maintaining the classroom management program and handle routine discipline.

E. Score and check papers.

F. Operate audio-visual equipment.

G. Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

H. Prepare and copy materials.

I. Record information for reports as directed by the teacher.

J. Make charts, bulletin boards and other visual material.

K. Complete worksheets and reports as directed by the teacher.

L. Supervise students in place of the teacher during staff meetings or in emergency situations while the teacher is out of the classroom.

M. Consider all classroom behavior and achievements confidential.

N. Assist the teacher in supervision of field trips and school parties but not provide transportation.

O. Other duties as assigned.

III. Training, Skills, AND Experience Requirements

A. 48 college credit hours

B. On-the-job training sessions are required by the State Department of Education for continued employment.

C. Good interpersonal relationships.

D. Must be physically able to restrain students, when appropriate, in compliance with accepted district disciplinary procedures. Must be physically able to lift, or assist in lifting, non-ambulatory students.

E. Must be able to proficiently operate classroom equipment including computer and copy machine.

F. May be required to lift and move 20 to 30 pounds of classroom equipment.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents including the analysis of district assessment data. Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing, with parents, patrons, staff and students. Ability to speak in front of large and/or small groups. In addition, as an organization/community that reflects and appreciates diversity, bilingual communication skills are noted and valued.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shawnee, KS 66214: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Family Ties provides intensive, in home and school-based assessment, counseling and community integration services for families and children. Our mission is to assist families in the skill and resource development necessary to safely maintain children in their home. Our philosophy is that each family has the ability to address any situation they may face. We believe that with proper support, education and encouragement, families can establish goals and a value base that will guide them in their development.

Mental Health Paraprofessional Responsibilities & Duties

• Serves as a liaison between family and other mental health professionals providing services to the family
• Serve as a parent aide
• Conducts drug screens
• Provide transportation for the children/adolescents
• Advocates for the child and/or family, which could include writing reports for and attending court proceedings, panel reviews and school meetings
• Documents all work with children/adolescents, community resources and partners
• Creates and submits clear documentation of all services provided to child and/or family

Mental Health Paraprofessional Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degreein social work, psychology, or a related human services field; and appropriate training, certification and/or credentials.
• Two or more years of experience working as a Community Support Individual, Paraprofessional or Case Manager in homes, schools and/or the community
• Documented experience working with at-risk children, adolescents and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
• Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Laptop, valid Georgia driver's license, vehicle and ability to travel off site.
• Bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
In accordance with OSHA and CMS recommendations, Family Ties encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions, as a reasonable accommodation, will be considered.

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License Location: Multiple Locations

Wcisec DetailedJOB Description

TITLE:

Special Education Paraprofessional Individual Assistant/Program Assistant

Responsible TO:

Supervising Teacher/Administrator

Primary Function:

To work closely with a student or students with disabilities on a regular basis. Participate in the

physical support and care of children, which may include toileting, feeding, positioning,

providing behavioral supports and lifting/transferring on a regular basis to maximize educational

potential. Consult/collaborate with other classroom staff in order to provide full benefits to

students in Wcisec's Program.

Duration:

As assigned by the Wcisec Executive Committee

Qualifications:

High School Diploma

ISBE Paraprofessional License

Experience working with children preferred

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.

2. Participate in in-service training programs as needed for area of assignment or the specific needs of the population or student assigned.

3. Establish and maintain a professional and supportive relationship with a student or students, as well as Cooperative and District staff.

4. Participate in related meetings as requested

5. Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.

6. Follow written and oral instructions independently, including lesson plans.

7. Collaborate with certified teacher in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans.

8. Demonstrate effective classroom control of both small and large groups and individual student.

9. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, classroom transitions, and field trips.

10. Assist with classroom activities, meals, snacks and cleanup routines and other specific routines which may include special health, occupational and physical therapy plans.

11. Serve as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

12. Help maintain records, notes and other information regarding progress for each child.

13. Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment.

14. Assists students with activities of daily living and personal care needs when appropriate.

15. Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on student needs, interests and abilities.

16. Under supervision of the special education teacher, work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

17. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

18. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.

19. Assist with bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.

20. Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction, check notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make up work, as assigned by the teacher.

21. Implement programming geared to the needs of the individual children's style and pace of learning.

22. Complete training in crisis prevention, interventions and safe restraint techniques on a yearly basis.

23. Carry-out proper techniques in de-escalation and child restraint when the student is in danger of hurting self or others.

24. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervising teacher/administrator

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the West Central Illinois

Special Education Cooperatives approved personnel plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Location: One location