SPED Paraprofessional
On-siteRidgeland, South Carolina, United States
Ridgeland, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates Degree
Full TimeAssociates Degree
Job Summary
Assist teachers and administrators with specialized instructional support, classroom setup, and administrative duties including record maintenance, typing materials, and coordinating field trips. Monitor testing activities, administer make-up tests, and manage textbook assignments and lost item receipts. Prepare student report packets, fill faculty reproduction requests, and schedule class coverage for parent-teacher conferences. Work under supervision in a classroom environment, lifting items up to ten pounds, with occasional local or overnight travel as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education
- 60 hour of college credit at an accredited college or university
- nine to twelve months of experience working with students in an educational setting
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with staff and students
- Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness
- Ability to reinforce skills taught by the teacher
- Ability to follow lesson plans provided by the teacher
- Ability to help motivate students to participate in educational activities
- Ability to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties
- Skill in preparing records, reports and correspondence
- Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities
- Knowledge of computer programs
- Skill with technology
- Ability to lift/move items weighing up to ten pounds
- Occasional local travel
- Occasional overnight travel
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
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