Special Education Paraprofessional North Scituate Elementary School (32.5 hours)

Special Education Paraprofessional North Scituate Elementary School (32.5 hours)

Scituate School Department (RI) North Scituate Elementary School - North Scituate, Rhode Island

Job Description

Primary responsibility is to assist special education students with academic work and the implementation of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and personal care routines. Responsibilities include performing under the Special Education teacher's supervision and direction in all areas of school activities and instruction. This includes following the teacher's direction in maintaining classroom structure and behavioral control, assisting in academic instruction as identified in and prescribed by the student's IEP, assisting in inclusion activities supporting students in the general education setting, assisting with non-academic instruction provided by itinerant teachers, assisting in correcting students' assignments, editing or clarifying (simplifying), enlarging general education worksheets as modified by the Special Education teacher, assisting in carrying out programs designed by physical/or occupational, and/or speech therapists, assisting physically challenged children in the use of wheelchairs and/or other adaptive equipment, if appropriately trained, supervising students before school, during recess and lunch periods, leaving and entering vehicles, classrooms and buildings, and at dismissal, supervising students during field trips, administering the school rules and regulations governing student behavior, and performing any/other related duties assigned by the building principal or the Director of Special Education.

Special Education Paraprofessional - Hygiene - Assist in toileting activities and other areas of self-care and independent living skills. M-F 8:15-3:15

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications Selected candidate will be required to have a current BCI with fingerprinting. Bachelor's degree or Para Pro certification or Associate's Degree or higher with completed coursework evidencing Reading, Writing and Math Skills. Teacher Assistant certification preferred Safety Care Training preferred At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Annual Requirements: Special Education Paraprofessionals shall be evaluated every two years by the school principal, or more frequently if needed, as per Article 21 Specialized Qualifications: As required by the R. I. Department of Education and Article 7. Must maintain First Aid and Safety Care Certification. Must meet the current RI Department of Education training & certificate requirements. Length of Employment: School Year Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong oral and written communication skills. The capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
• INTERPERSONAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Ability to interact with students and staff in a professional manner. Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem-solving approach.
• TEAM BASED SKILLS: Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration and staff.
• PLANNING SKILLS: Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and teachers within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Demonstrated proficiency in essential computer applications as required.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance as necessary.