Special Education Paraprofessional ($1,000 Hiring Bonus) (ISANA Octavia)

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $23.12 - $34.98 Hourly

Travel: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education Purpose The Special Education Assistant assists the classroom teacher and school service providers by providing academic and behavioral support to an individual student or group of students. The paraprofessional supports implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and/or behavior plans and tracks data daily for annual IEP goals and objectives. This role works with diverse student populations and schools under supervision of a Resource Specialist Teacher, General Education Teacher, and/or Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) certified School Psychologist.

Responsibilities: Assist students in following classroom routines, staying on task, and completing assignments with increasing independence. Clarify, rephrase, and repeat instructions as needed. Collaborate with the teacher in weekly lesson planning. Assist with differentiating instruction and implementing academic and behavioral accommodations. Collaborate with school staff in behavioral support and assist with the implementation of behavior support plans, including data collection, reinforcement of positive behavior, sensory breaks (as needed), and consistent appropriate consequences for challenging behaviors. Use Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Love and Logic, and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strategies to prevent and modify maladaptive behavior. Provide physical assistance for fine motor tasks and mobility as needed. Work one-to-one with students who have behavior challenges; applicable student populations may include Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral and learning disabilities. Facilitate students’ academic, emotional, and social skills per IEP and Behavior Support Plan. Collect academic and behavioral data. Attend in-service training sessions. Use software to monitor timelines, service delivery, and data collection.

Qualifications: Experience At least six months of experience working with students who have special needs and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders. Familiarity with ABA, Floor Time, Discrete Trial Training, and implementation of programs to enhance learning, peer relationships, functional communication, and behavior. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer skills. Professional appearance and courteous demeanor. Prior experience working with children. Patience, creativity, motivation, and enthusiasm toward children. Ethical, professional, reliable, diligent, and collaborative in a team setting. Ability to take initiative, take direction from others, and work independently. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform physical tasks such as running short distances, sitting on the floor, bending, squatting, kneeling, and twisting at the waist to interact with students. Ability to stand and sit for extended periods. Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is preferred.

Education and Training: Must meet standards aligned with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and related legislation: The equivalent of a high school diploma plus either two years of college coursework (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) or an Associate of Arts degree or higher. Coursework in child development, education, and/or psychology is desirable. Verification will be required for high school graduation, college units, and degrees.

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