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Arlington School Special Education Paraprofessional in ARLINGTON, South Dakota

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Two years post high school education
  2. Pass all employment screenings
  3. Possess the ability and desire to work with children in need of special education who present challenging behaviors
  4. Expertise working with children with special needs and behavior challenges preferred

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To support implementation of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assist in developing and implementing a behavior plan as describe d in the IEP; assist in the instructional program in an educational setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination; ability to carry 30-40 pounds; frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending; frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers; occasional physical management of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in the implementation and revisionof student behavior programs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Collect and maintain data on behavior and achievement goals.
  • Assist in preparation and adaptation of instructional materials and behavior plans, administer tests, correct papers, record grades.
  • Support students in alternative and classroom settings to control behavior.
  • Assist in the implementation of reinforcement according to the IEP and behavior intervention plans.
  • Implementing de-escalation strategies.
  • Model and teach specialized strategies and techniques (social stories, peer facilitation, peer training, etc).
  • Help establish and maintain home-school communication, including progress reports and other reports determined by the case manager.
  • Provide individual or small group instruction and support to students.
  • Participates in behavior management training as requested by the District.
  • Supervise students throughout the building, school grounds, and special activity trips.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time hourly, rate DOE, hours to be determined, and benefits provided. Position is a 9-month contract.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: This position will be evaluated by the Director of Special Education.

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