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.
Paraprofessional (FES)
Francestown Elementary School
Francestown Elementary School - Francestown, New Hampshire Job Details
Job ID:
5893269
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
#1
CONTOOCOOK
VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION TITLE:
Paraprofessional, Special Education
SUPERVISOR
Principal and Director of Special Education,
REPORTS TO:
Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher
PAY RANGE
$18.25 - $26.25 per hour depending on type of certification (Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II) and experience
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II - Certification is required
Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving.
Motivated to work collaboratively with team members.
Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology.
Demonstrate organizational skills.
SUMMARY:
The Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP, lesson plans provided by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and Consultants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reads, understands and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants
Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum
Gathers, collects, and records data, on data sheets, related to IEP goals; shares information, observations and insights with team members
Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction and inclusion
Inform Special Education Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progress
Attends, participates, and integrates information learned in weekly Paraprofessional meetings, Special Education team meetings/conferences into classroom as directed.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
Prepares educational materials as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and Consultants.
Creates substitute paraprofessional plans
Prepares Medicaid paperwork
Attends workshops and trainings as needed (7.25 hours of work per day)
Carries over of learned behaviors and skill, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by the Special Education/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher and related service personnel
Works with students as assigned by administrator. Solves practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies.
Make independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties
Reads a variety of professional and educational journals and documents
Knowledge of punctuation, formatting, spelling, and grammatical skills, and be able to apply these skills to reporting functions if needed
Adaptable to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis
Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned
Provides any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher and Administration.
Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification information, and 3 recent letters of recommendation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).
