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Bethel Public Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

Paraeducator - Rockwell SchoolApply Online
Category: Support Staff/Paraeducator-Special Education
Date Posted: 9/17/2024
Location: Rockwell School
Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: Open Until Filled

Paraeducator at Rockwell School
  
~~QUALIFICATIONS: 
A.  Prefer at least two years of college or pass the Praxis Parapro Exam
B. Demonstrated competence in basic skills of reading, oral and written language, and math.
C. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with students and adults.
D. Proficiency in the use of a computer and the ability to work with office machines and other technology (for work in the Library Media Center.)
E. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.
F. Prior experience working with children is preferred.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or designee

JOB GOAL: To assist the certified staff achieve the goals and objectives of the instructional program for students.
 
Role and Responsibilities

The following essential job functions generally apply to the paraeducators regardless of the specific assignment.
Responsibilities related to support of the instructional program:
1. Works with individual students or groups of students in a variety of settings.
2. Carries out instructional activities as designed by a certified staff member.
3. Maintains and records data on student progress and achievement as assigned.
4. Assists students in following class and school rules and routines.
5. Monitors individual or group testing.
Responsibilities related to teacher assistance:
1. Assists the teacher in the development of strategies and modifications for the classroom.
2. Assists with classroom routines and functions such as attendance, scheduling, money or supply collections, setup, cleanup, and meals or snacks.
3. Supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
4. Scores tests and corrects papers based on answer keys.
5. Assists with the setup and use of instructional media, equipment, materials and supplies.
6. Prepares materials and supplies to support the program.
 Other general responsibilities:
1. Informs the teacher of observations made concerning students.
2. Helps assure students’ personal safety and well-being.
3. Serves as a source of information and assistance for substitute staff assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
4. Communicates in verbal and written form with certified staff and support personnel as needed.
5. Assists in the general supervision of students and follows through on specific duties assigned to building staff members by the principal.
6. Maintains strict confidentiality of student information at all times. 
 
Special Education Paraeducator
 
Any of these responsibilities may be performed by other paraeducators who may be assigned to assist students with special needs.

• Follows through on one-on-one or group instruction developed by the certified staff.
• Assists with the modification of classroom instruction for students.
• Follows through on students’ behavioral plans, providing reinforcement and support as required.
• Collects and maintains data as directed.
• Assists students with personal care including toileting or diapering, self-care routines, and feeding.
• Assists students with mobility, positioning, seating, and traveling through the school building.
• Assists students with communication and the use of augmentative communication systems.
• Assists students with the use of various forms of assistive technology.