Hybrid Special Education Paraprofessional -- Resource Room: Academic, Social Emotional, and Behavioral Support Emphasis presso Emmett Independent School District 221

Para Professional in SPECIAL EDUCATION, Resource Environment with academic support focus as well as supporting social skills devleopment and behavioral support as needed. 
SUMMARY:                 

1. Becomes familiar with basic special education knowledge as covered in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997, with emphasis on due process procedures and confidentiality of information and records.
2. Understands and follows school district policy and uses the proper chain of command.
3. Implements individualized behavior strategies and instructional activities using materials and sequences selected/prescribed by the special education teacher and other related services personnel.
4. Works with students who may have a cognitive and physical disability and students who have emotional regulation needs and/or may  be aggressive or disruptive in class
5. Provides Academic, Personal, Social, and  behavioral support, which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
6. Follow the Behavior Intervention Plan for each student, i.e., Supervises and manages student behavior in a variety of school settings. Disciplines students in a manner consistent with school and teacher procedures and as outlined in the BIP.
7. May need to assist with  Personal Care/Meets the personal needs of disabled children, including toileting, feeding, locomotion, and health needs and is physically and emotionally able to handle the rigorous demands of working with all disabled children.
8. Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers, as well as related service staff
9. Under the direction of the Special Education, helps to maintain a positive classroom environment through the performance of duties such as making attractive bulletin boards, producing interesting instructional materials, using equipment and materials appropriately, keeping the room and work areas clean and orderly, etc.
10. Interacts with students, parents, and staff in a positive, friendly, and encouraging manner.
11. Acts ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
12. Will, with the supervising teacher, develop, maintain and document a professional growth plan in accordance with the State Department of Education Standard Based Principles.
13. Displays a positive attitude toward school/special education programs and shows respect for leadership and programming decisions made by supervisors.
14. Performs such duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• HS/Some college preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders preferred
• Ability to pass paraprofessional praxis or equivalent college credits
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties and responsibilities listed below.  

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma
• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting (up to 50 lbs), transferring, restraining, etc.)
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have the willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Support the Mission Statement of the district.
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• All other duties as assigned.

Apply online at www.emmettschools.org