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Form of workFlaherty Elementary School is looking for a 1:1 Instructional Paraeducator to join their team!
Qualifications: High School diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred and/or experience working with students with special needs
Reports To: The building Principal, Director of Special Services or designee Performance
Responsibilities: Paraeducators engage in the support of students accessing the curriculum and school activities. Responsibilities vary according to the school, student, and/or program to which the paraeducator is assigned.
1. Reinforces and instructs learning with individual and small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher or specialist.
2. Adapts work or classroom materials under the direction of the classroom teacher or specialist.
3. Assists students with Activities of Daily Life (ADLs) that are developmentally appropriate for the student's age level (e.g. toileting, nose wiping, opening containers, tying shoes in preschool and kindergarten students).
4. Assists in observing, data collection, and the use of positive behavior supports including but not limited to token economy systems, point charts, etc.
5. Demonstrates dependability, integrity, and respect for student differences and high standards of conduct.
6. Supports the creation and maintenance of an inclusive, student-focused, and culturally proficient learning environment.
7. Maintains strict ethical standards of student and family confidentiality.
8. Assists the professional staff in maintaining appropriate school behavior and discipline.
9. Facilitates and supports student's use of positive social interactions, coping skills, and selfregulation strategies.
10. Supervises students during school-day activities in common areas such as lunchrooms, hallways, playground, bus pick up, drop off, bus riding, and other central locations at the request of the building principal.
11. Follows the directions and assigned responsibilities as directed by the classroom teachers, Special education teachers, specialists, and administrative staff.
12. Demonstrates self-motivation and the ability to apply and generalize new skills.
13. Proficient oral and written communication skills.
14. Participates in professional development training as directed.
15. Assists with clerical duties as assigned by the building principal.
16. Demonstrates consistent and dependable attendance, and is punctual to both work and to job responsibilities
17. Works collaboratively, cooperatively, independently and professionally as part of an interdisciplinary team.
