Role Mission:
ResponsiveEd’s Foundation School of Autism Special Education paraprofessional position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special Education Paraprofessionals support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to support their academic needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists.
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
- Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.
- Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.
- Implement ResponsiveEd’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
What You’ll Bring:
- A passion for students, especially students with autism.
- Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with autism.
- Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
- Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
- Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
- Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.
- Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors
- Manage multiple priorities effectively.
Education and Experience:
- Educational Aide certification required (must be able to obtain soon after employment)
- Meet one of the following minimum requirements:
- 48 hours of college credit
- Pass all sections of the THEA
- Associate’s academic degree or equivalent from an accredited College
- Bachelor’s degree from a University (preferred)
- Teacher Certification (preferred)