SMS Day Treatment Paraprofessional Part time- 15 hours/week

This is a part-time para professional position in our Day Treatment Program at Summit Middle School. It is 15 hours a week.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The therapeutic paraprofessional's primary responsibility is to provide support for the implementation of an appropriate academic program that is in accordance with district standards, assist with modifications allowed by the individualized education plans, and assist with classroom instruction and behavioral management. This position is emotionally intensive and requires a steady, calm, and consistent mannerism. Routine processing of student behaviors with the teacher and therapist is a primary responsibility so that the behaviors can be evaluated and a plan of action towards those behaviors can be developed and implemented. The therapeutic paraprofessional spends 70% of the time in therapeutic duties and 30% of the time in academic duties

CONTACTS: Social Services, Students, Teachers, Staff & Parents

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree or two-year college certificate required. Bachelor's degree or teacher license preferred

Experience working with children with special needs

Knowledge in academic core subject areas

Good organizational skills

Participate in training and maintain certification that is required for the Day Treatment licensing including but not limited to CPI, First Aid, CPR, Universal precautions, and Minibus licensing