Special Education Paraprofessional
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Windham Southwest Supervisory Union
Wilmington, Vermont
Job Details
Job Description
Aligning our model with a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) including social emotional learning
Creating a dedicated assessment team for initial and triennial evaluations
Promoting inclusive practices
Increasing our capacity and capability to better serve students within the WSWSU
If you are interested in being an agent of change and part of our WSWSU team responsible for redesigning our system, please consider applying.
A Paraprofessional is a school employee who works under the supervision of a teacher or other licensed or certified Professional.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) uses the term Paraprofessional, as does Windham Southwest Supervisory Union.
They offer individualized and intensive support to students with special needs
Jobs often mirror those of teachers, providing support to students in a range of academic, behavioral and motor areas.
Duties (not an exhaustive list):
- Assists in the implementation of student plans. May include instructions, materials, preparation, teacher support and other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or case manager.
- Assist teacher in implementing student behavior management plans.
- Collects and records data as assigned by the teacher or case manager.
- Discusses student issues with teacher on an educational need to know basis.
- Create a safe and positive learning environment. The learning environment may include a general education inclusive setting, a resource setting or a self-contained special education setting, assemblies and field trips, extra curricular activities.
- Diapering, medication administration, g-tube feedings, hygiene as required
- Facilitate social skills, peer interactions, positive behavior support plans, document new behaviors, identify triggers, inform the team of any changes.
- Supports the inclusion of students with disabilities into general education setting.
- Provides opportunities for students to practice skills in the community.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Job Categories : Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Equal Opportunity Employer
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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