Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Salary: $18.36 hourly. 

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status:  Non-Exempt / Timesheet required.  

Annual Days: 194

Start Date:  ASAP

The mission of The Vanguard School is to help guide students in development of their character and academic potential through academically rigorous, content-rich educational programs.

Job Product:  Provides special education services in a manner which assists student achieve academic success.  

General Purpose:  Under direct supervision, provides assistance in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or functional skill attainment for students with mental, physical, and/or emotional learning challenges.  Works directly with students, individually or in small groups as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides academic and physical assistance to students with disabilities as directed in one-to-one or in small groups.


• Assists teachers with academic instruction and the implementation of Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504


• Provide clerical support to special education services.


• Positively represents the school and its mission to the students, parents, colleagues, and public.


• Ability to work cooperatively with school staff and administration.


• Supports Student Services in the educational needs of students.


• Assists students in achieving academic success.


• Works with student(s) who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.


• Behavior support with includes physical management (training provided upon hire)


• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education teachers as well as related service staff.


• Positively represents the school and its mission to the students, parents, colleagues, and general public.


• Ability to work cooperatively with school staff and administration.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:  As needed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:  

High school diploma or GED

Experience: 

Prior experience working with children preferred, especially with special needs children.

Salary Range: 

$18.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Long-term disability insurance


• Paid time-off


• Vision insurance

All employees must submit to and pass a CBI / FBI fingerprint background check as a condition of employment. 

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.