JOB TITLE

Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional)

REPORTS TO

Principal ExEd Assistant provided support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibilities involving supervision and instruction of special needs students.

Tasks may include:

observing, documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and/or behavior, provide support with health care needs.

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Classroom SupportAssist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher in group settings or one to one assistancePrepare materials for various levels of instruction and across content in collaboration with the teacherImplementation of accommodations and/or modifications in accordance to students IEPAssist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materialsAssist in communication to staff, students, and parents/guardians including but not limited to parent/guardian conferences, IEP meetings, and phone communicationMaintain good rapport with students and adults including classroom teachers, coordinators, and parents/guardiansMaximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their peersAssist with the provided appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure successAttend meeting and in-service professional development (CPI, emergency procedures, behavior managements, etc) for the purpose of acquiring skills related to job functions.

With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding), opening food packages, lifting and physical movement Other DutiesAssist with maintaining order by enforcing school behavior expectations, classroom rules, and student behavior intervention plansAssist with operation within the classroom: equipment, classroom record keeping, computers, LCD projector, etc. Perform and assist other related duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

Hold an associates degree or higher; ORHave an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; ORPass the Education Testing Service (ETS)

Para-Pro AssessmentPreferred:

Job-related experience

Other Qualifications or Characteristics:

Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.

AdaptableSelf-starter who sets high goals, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and can handle multiple projects at once.

Belief in LEADs mission of preparing students for college and for lifeCompensationThis is a full-time salary non-exempt position. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, including full benefits and technology provisions.

ApplicationTo apply, please complete an online application: https://leadpublicschools.org/join-our-team/LEAD Public Schools Non-Discrimination PolicyLEAD Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,ancestry, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medicalcondition, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information,or veteran status in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs and activities.

LEAD Public Schools does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices andcomplies with applicable federal and state regulations, including those implementing TitleIX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990.