Full-Time Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Full-Time Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 275622
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements.
Please submit through WECAN a cover letter, resume, and current letters of recommendation.
WASD is an equal opportunity employer (Policy 511). The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 522.1 throughout his/her employment in the District. It is a requirement that all staff members serve as a positive role model for students.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position does require a minimum of a high school diploma. If position is in a Title 1 School, minimum of 48 credits of post-secondary education or an associate's degree. Candidate must be willing to fulfill DPI Title 1 requirements if minimum education requirements has not been met. DPI special education license must be obtained within one month of hire.
The ideal candidate for this position meets the following requirements:
- has had previous success working with students with disabilities, particularly students with behavioral and/or intellectual disabilities
- is able to develop rapport and maintain positive interactions with students and staff
- is able to utilize effective instructional strategies (academic and behavioral) to increase and reinforce student learning in small group, large group, and 1-on-1 settings
- is self-motivated and self-directed (is able to complete required tasks independently, with little or no direct assistance from the supervising teacher)
- is flexible and able to adapt to change easily and readily
- is able to work collaboratively with general education teams, and take direction/work in collaboration with special education teacher/case manager
- must be computer literate and willing to expand technology-related skills
- ability to set limits and follow-through with consequences
- ability to develop a rewards/positive incentives system and collect behavioral data
- has excellent behavior management skills and a has a niche for working with unmotivated/difficult students
- has been trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (preferred) or willing to be trained
- recent training in behavior management and/or mental illness (preferred)
- can accept constructive feedback and suggestions positively
- possible responsibilities of lunchroom and recess supervision
- comfortable with potential personal care needs of students (bathrooming)
- perform other duties as assigned without hesitation
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume