Role OverviewUnder direct supervision, the Educational Paraprofessional provides staff support in an educational or child care environment, performing paraprofessional work in assisting teachers and students. Employees in this classification work with certified teachers, occupational therapists, and other certified specialists in the education, care, and development of mentally, physically, emotionally disabled, and other special needs students.
What You Will Do
Provide instructional, vocational, and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled, and other special needs students. Assist students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, and personal hygiene. Monitor, observe, and chart behavior of students in their exploratory classes and document behavioral changes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have the ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and effectively attend to the needs of school age children. Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed childcare environment is preferred.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher
- Passing the paraprofessional certification exam can substitute for the educational requirement
- Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work
- Previous vocational training or work experience in a licensed childcare environment preferred
- Minimum two (2) years working with school age children in an educational environment
Benefits
- Accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior
- Timely and accurate information maintained as part of job responsibilities
- Opportunity to attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies
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