Paraprofessional III Special Education - Vacancy ID: 215442

Do you have a passion for helping students learn and an ability to understand and explain concepts? We are looking for a detail oriented and self-motivated individual to be part of the team at Jefferson Middle School School. Candidates should have the ability to build positive relationships with students and enjoy the opportunities to do so. The ideal candidate will be able to work in tandem with teaching colleagues to provide behavioral and academic support.  This position involves working with students with disabilities.  You will assist in classtoom modificationsl communication with regular and special education staff, provide structure and feedback and work with other students as assigned.

Responsibilities under the direction of a certified teacher:

• Work with general and special education teachers to reinforce teacher-introduced content and help students in individual/small/large group lessons make connections to their learning.
• Build relationships with students through knowledge of students’ background, skills, and interests, and use this knowledge to work with students and individualize their learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of students’ background, skills, and interests, and use this knowledge to work with students and individualize their learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of students' instructional goals and work to successfully implement goals within the classroom.
• Demonstrate warmth and caring when interacting with students, being respectful of the cultural and developmental differences.
• Support students’ participation in the general education classroom.
• Employ constructive communication strategies and approaches when working with students, staff, and the school community.
• Follow instructional practices of general and special education teachers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the supports and services listed in a student’s IEP.
• Demonstrate positive, supportive, and cooperative relationships with colleagues.
• Display high standards of honesty and integrity in all interaction with students, staff and the school community.
• Maintain student confidentiality in all settings.
• Be prepared, punctual, and reliable.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes and shifting student needs.
• Use required technology and support students in the use of technology.

• Moves or assists students transferring into and out of wheelchairs or adaptive equipment when necessary.
• Ensure safety of students inside and outside of the building.
• Provides personal care and healthcare tasks for students when needed, including toileting, feeding, catheterization and g-tube feeding under the supervision and training of the district nurse and special education teacher
• Assists in data collection related to IEP goals and general education curriculum.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.
• Maintains a current assistant substitute folder.
• Comply with all district and departmental guidelines and expectations.
• Comply with board policies as defined on the district website.
• Comply and uphold exceedingly high levels of confidentiality and customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students.
• Neat and professional in appearance and behavior.

Please attach a letter of interest and 2-3 letters of recommendation to the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions and correspondence can be addressed to:
Jennifer Shohoney
Director of Pupil Services
shohoneyj@sdoj.org