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
Provides instructional, vocational, and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled, and other special needs students. Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, and personal hygiene. Monitors, observes, and charts behavior of students in their exploratory classes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of two years working with school-age children in an educational environment. They will also have demonstrated stress management skills, ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and effectively attend to special needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum two years working with school-age children in an educational environment
- Demonstrated stress management skills
- Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work
- Effectively attend to special needs
Benefits
- Higher hourly rate for certified position
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
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