Role OverviewAssist a teacher in a special education setting, preparing instructional materials, maintaining a classroom, and supporting students with physical disabilities.
What You Will Do
Help with daily tasks, such as inventory, administrative records, and classroom supervision, as well as assist students with physical needs and personal care.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a paraprofessional certificate, a strong understanding of child growth and development, and the ability to work with diverse groups and individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent
- Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
- Successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants or six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience
- Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
- Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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