Special Education Paraeducator

About the Employer

Job Description

We are recruiting for a special education paraeducator to serve Mansfield School District. This position is 32 hours per week, school year schedule.

General Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings.
• The Special Education Paraeducator, consistent with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; one-on-one and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff.

Salary

• The full salary range for this position is $21.82 - $26.99 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Regular Attendance Required

• This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
• Supervise students.
• Collect data and report student progress.
• Maintain accurate data collection records.
• Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
• Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
• Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or + 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; + Passing score of 455 on the Parapro Assessment; + Passing score of 220 on the Pearson ParaProfessional Assessment; + 65% on the Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a special education classroom setting.
• Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions

• Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
• Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
• Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.
• Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
• Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.