About this role
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate and student-focused paraprofessional to support students in a high school special education setting. The paraprofessional will work alongside teachers and staff to provide academic, behavioral, communication and daily-living support while helping students build independence and succeed at school.
Please go to lonokeschools.org to review the salary schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITEIS
Other duties may be assigned.
- Supporting students with academic and classroom activities
- Assisting with behavior and implementing student support plans
- Providing supervision and support throughout the school day
- Assisting with mobility, transitions and daily-living needs
- Assist teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials
- Maintain regular attendance
- Comply with state law and district policies and regulations
- Maintain a safe environment for students, conducive to learning
- Provide individual and small group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher
- Serve snacks and lunches or monitor students in the cafeteria, bus area, car area
- Attend district workshops and meetings as directed
- Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity
- Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met
- Display professionalism in appearance, attitude and actions
- Follow each student's IEP
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Dependable, patient and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Comfortable working with students with a variety of disabilities and support needs
- Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting and assisting students with mobility, as required
- Previous experience working with students with disabilities is preferred but not required
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day!