Role OverviewAssist a teacher in a special education classroom, helping with instructional materials, classroom displays, and student care. The role involves working with students with physical disabilities, managing behavior, and adapting to each student's special needs.
What You Will Do
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment, keep administrative records, assist with classroom curriculum, and supervise students throughout the school day.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is someone who can work with people from diverse ethnic groups, has organizational and interpersonal skills, and can effectively communicate with students and staff.
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
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
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