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Palestine-Wheatley School District
Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,789 / year median in Arkansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional
Palestine-Wheatley School District
Palestine-Wheatley School District - Palestine, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed
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Immediately Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for students with significant disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting. The Self-Contained Paraprofessional provides individualized academic, behavioral, and life skills instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal and in collaboration with the Special Education Director. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:- Provide instruction in life skills, functional academics, and behavior management as appropriate to the needs of students.
- Use specialized strategies, accommodations, and modifications to address students' unique learning needs.
- Manage and address significant behavioral challenges, implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as needed.
- Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists) to ensure students receive comprehensive support.
- Create and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
- Monitor and document students' progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
- Maintain accurate and complete records for compliance with legal and district requirements.
- Participate in IEP meetings, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) development.
- Utilize assistive technology and other relevant tools to support instruction and student learning.