Instructional Paraprofessional

Description:

We are committed to cultivating the potential of every student, making a difference, one child at a time. Our employees know firsthand all the benefits of working for The Calais School and how we foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork and the highest service and support to our students.

As a Paraprofessional, you will provide additional support in the Special Education classroom by working with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new lessons. Subject area expertise a big plus. (i.e., Math, Science, Music, etc)

• Assist the teacher in preparing materials and activities that support lesson plans.
• Assist the teacher in administering and scoring appropriate screenings and assessments.
• Assist with daily activities such as arrival/dismissal, classroom transition times, mealtimes, and recess.
• Monitor children to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Assist with field trips and special activities.
• Chaperone and monitor students on bus trips to job sites.
• Accompany students on job sites and assist with soft-skills and technical job skills.
• Provide guidance to assure students adjust to job routine, follow instructions and adhere to rules and regulations.

Requirements:

Education:

• College, Associate's Degree or Higher
• Substitute Teacher Certification, required (we will assist you in attaining this if you do not already have it).

Experience:

• Related job field work experience with demonstrated ability to work without constant supervision and an interest in special education.

Required Physical Skills:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted;
• Must be able to demonstrate the appropriate CPI holds, or be able to learn the skills.

For more information about The Calais School, please visit www.thecalaisschool.org

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