SPED Para-Professional

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day-to-day work is embodied by a set of core values: Students First, Teamwork, Adaptability, Responsibility, Perseverance, Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Education Paraprofessional position will assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. The paraprofessional will be under the supervision of the Site Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide pre-teaching instruction.
• Assist during teacher-directed lessons.
• Monitor student during independent work or group activities.
• Prepare curriculum materials as directed by a certificated staff member.
• Monitor safety in a variety of settings.
• Implement and reinforce classroom programs.
• Implement behavioral management strategies.
• Collect behavioral data.
• Support students with personal care/health needs such as toileting/feeding.
• Assist students who may have physical limitations (i.e. use of crutches, wheelchair).
• Support inclusion with non-disabled peers.
• Provide re-teaching to individuals or small groups of students after teacher-directed instruction.
• Monitor student progress in instructional programs and relate findings to supervising teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required knowledge and skills

• Work experience in a school setting with students
• Must possess organization, communication and problem solving skills.
• Must pass a DOJ background check.
• Must be willing to create and follow through with individualized professional development plan.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in development of academic activities.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• High level of communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong initiative and ability to solve problems.

Education Desired

• BA Degree preferred, but not absolutely necessary
• Experience working students with disabilities preferred