Role OverviewUnder direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide 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, as prescribed by the supervising teacher. Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, and personal hygiene as appropriate to individual development.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum two (2) years working with school age children in an educational environment
- Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and effectively attend to special needs
- Stress management skills
Benefits
- Higher hourly rate for candidates with a passing score on the Para Assessment or an Associate’s degree or 60 completed semester credits
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