Instructional Paraprofessional (Adult Support) - Downes #35933
On-site · Newark, Delaware, United States
Job Summary
Instructional Paraprofessional position at Downes Elementary School: Work directly with students under teacher guidance to provide coaching and modeling to facilitate active involvement. Assist with instruction and support self-help skills (transfer, toileting, grooming, feeding, etc.). Understand and implement students' IEP goals and accommodations, monitor progress, and assist with data collection. Maintain student dignity and confidentiality; collaborate with teachers and related services staff to plan and implement activities and resources across in-school and community settings. May involve supervision during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, lunch, recess, and field trips. Familiarity with behavior support plans and behavior management procedures is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following: - An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or - Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or - A score of 459 or higher on the ParaPro Test Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignment Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferred Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment Satisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignment Satisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignment Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day Minimum lifting requirements – 50 pounds (with assistance) Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students
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