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School District of Manawa
Secondary 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.
$34,808 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum of Associates Degree or successful completion of the Highly Qualified Title I course work and assessments through Master Teacher at the employee's expense to be completed within 90 days of employment 2. Valid State of Wisconsin licensure 3. Positive communication skills 4. Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the teaching of young children 5. Ability to use a variety of technology devices for educational purposes 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and administratorsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) 2. Certification in CPR and First-AidJOB GOALS
1. Ensure that all students learn optimally.REPORTS TO
Building PrincipalEVALUATED BY
Building PrincipalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Reports with students and as directed by administration 2. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and Employee HandbookPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains confidentiality to the School District of Manawa
- Promotes a positive image of the District at all times
- Provide academic and behavioral support for students with disabilities in both special education and general education setting
- Work with individuals or small groups
- Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher
- Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines
- Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator
- Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
- Report student concerns directly and promptly to teacher and assists with student resolution
- Perform related work as required The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.