Special Education Paraprofessional

Mountain Home Public Schools is seeking applicants for the classified position of a Paraprofessional in the Special Education Department.

Start Date: Immediate

Salary Schedule: I-4; 178 day contract

Locations: Kindergarten; Hackler Intermediate School; (TBD)

Contact Information:

Special Education Dept

870-425-1247

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree, minimum of 60 hours of college credit or successfully completed Parapro exam

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Job Summary: A special education paraprofessional is a vital component to ensuring student’s needs are being met. This position can be either an instructional paraprofessional or a one-to-one paraprofessional.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Be punctual and maintain schedule as dictated by building administration, special education director, or special education teacher

Properly and effectively notifying building principal, special education teacher, and Substitute coordinator when you are unable to be present

Able to lift and stoop

Enjoy working with students

Accompany students to the general education classroom, cafeteria, playground, restroom, and or other locations on the school campus.

Understanding regarding student behavior which requires patience-follow behavior plans

CPR/First Aid training

Ability to work well with others and take directions

Accept feedback both constructive and positive

Must perform personal care for students with needed

Willingness to be reassigned in order to help other needs in the district

Any other duties as assigned