About This Role
This paraprofessional role provides instructional support to students at the Alburgh Community Education Center. The position involves working one-on-one or with small groups, and communicating with teachers to assist students with skill development and educational interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support and/or small group instruction
- Consult and communicate with teachers
- Assist individual students and small groups of students with skill development and other related activities
- Assist the instructor by directly implementing lesson plans and educational interventions
- Assist the instructor with maintaining program order by observing and monitoring the activities of students in or out of the classroom setting
- Observe, monitor and provide proactive behavioral direction to students
- Collect data on IEP goals and other target areas, under the direction of the administrator, instructor, behavior specialist or school psychologist
- Be responsive to the unique needs of each student
- Assist in physical development, independent access to communication, personal hygiene (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting), academic learning and vocational skills
- Supervise students within the classroom, outdoors, in the community and during field trips
Requirements
- Associate degree, two years of undergraduate course completion, or successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment
- Interest and aptitude for working with children
- Experience with students with disabilities or related experience and basic knowledge of special education
- Ability to be a flexible team player and have positive and effective communication skills
- Commitment to self-growth and willingness to participate in recommended educational and training opportunities
- Able to uphold ethical and professional standards of conduct
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision
- Retirement
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Important Details
- Schedule: school-year position
About the Company
The Alburgh Community Education Center is seeking staff to provide educational support to its students.