Special Education Paraeducator

3 months ago

Washington, United States V-Tech Solutions Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

V-Tech Solutions, Inc., is seeking motivated Paraeducators in Special Education. At the direction of the principal, assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Works with the teacher to provide instructional and/or developmental activities for students
  • Assists individual and groups of children to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher in various subject areas and motor activities; e.g., reading, telling stories, spelling, games, art, writing, music, physical education, mathematics, social/communication, community, recreation/leisure, and physical activities
  • In collaboration with the classroom teacher, implements consistent reinforcement of appropriate student behaviors, as well as surface management strategies to address the behaviors of students experiencing difficulties
  • Provides support to all students in academic and non-academic classes
  • Assists in administering alternative tests and assessments
  • Performs medical tasks as authorized by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act
  • Implements student Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) or learning contracts, token economy/reinforcement systems, etc. across all settings to manage inappropriate student behaviors, including aggression and self-injury using proactive and responsive strategies
  • Provides special help to students with short attention spans through interesting activities
  • Alerts teacher to individual student needs and suggests programming, and prepares individual student activity plans under direction of the teacher as required
  • Supports the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Provides information to assist the teacher in evaluation of the learning process, behavior management programs, individual student needs and progress
  • May assist the teacher in classes presenting basic skills in off-site job training programs
  • Assists teacher in carrying out classroom activities; prepares instructional materials requiring knowledge of the instructional subject matter
  • Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students, including crisis intervention
  • Assists with teaching classes of basic skills and may monitor a computer, writing, or other technology laboratory under general supervision
  • Supervises students between classrooms, during lunch period and recess, and during playground activities; eats lunch with students, and provides physical and instructional assistance as needed
  • Assists in the supervision of students while being transported on buses in the loading and unloading of buses
  • May perform clerical and non-instructional duties such as keeping daily attendance counts, collection of money, distribution of books and supplies, maintenance of files and records, typing reports and routine correspondence, and reproduction of instructional materials; however, such duties comprise a clear minority of the work hours
  • Assists with routine care, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and other custodial tasks, as required or requested
  • Maintains confidentiality as it relates to student records, IEPs, student files, health information, etc.
  • Ensures students wheelchairs; seat-belts or other safety restraints are properly secured
  • Observes students behaviors and interactions on the bus during educational off-site experiences and uses the riding time to reinforce classroom learning
  • Responds to parent inquiries and concerns by referring parents to the appropriate professional


As a candidate you can request V-Tech Solutions, Inc.’s affirmative action data by sending a request to info@v-techsolutions.net.

Requirements:

  • AA degree - College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies, and one year experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred. Any of the following can be substituted in lieu of AA degree:
    • Two to four years' experience working with children and adolescents required. I.e. working in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc. required.
    • At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an education related field including preschool, adult day program, after school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.
    • Two years of experience in an education related field including nursery school, adult day program, after school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc., and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required. That is, opportunity for current supporting services employees.
    • Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s Degree

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