Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional, 6.75 hrs/day, Monday-Friday at Dorothy Dodds Elementary. 

Under the direction of licensed special education instructional and/or related services staff, assists one or more students in accomplishing instrumental activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special healthcare/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care. Assists teachers by working with individual students or small groups, and performing related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent; and/or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above described duties.
• AA degree or the completion of a combination of district training programs, experience, and course work of an equivalent nature and level to perform the requirements of the work.
• Ability to attain Highly Qualified Status within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position.
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area.