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School SPED Paraprfessional 1 to 1

Legacy Traditional Schools

#Mandated Reporter #Fingerprint Clearance Card #Special Education #IEP #Paraprofessional #Classroom Support #Instructional Materials #Behavior Plan

Quick overview

Provide instructional and behavioral support to individual students with disabilities in classroom or resource environments. Collect data on student progress and collaborate with teachers to implement specialized educational strategies.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to pass a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively with students and staff.

high schoolOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationStudent SupervisionClassroom ManagementData CollectionInstructional SupportIEP ImplementationBehavioral Management504 Plan Reinforcement

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best!
Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.
We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW To assist special education teacher(s) and other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional support duties to an individual in a classroom or resource environment encompassing a range of disabilities.
Paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits, while collecting data and monitoring the student’s progress.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below.
Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.
Works with individual students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
As assigned, supports students in the general education classroom and/or the pull-out room as needed Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic and behavioral domains.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and/or MAP scores.
Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned as needed Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Reinforce student education plans when necessary (504, IEP, etc.) May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs.
Data Collection as additional documentation used as additional to support progress.
Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
Assists in organizing learning environments; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.
Assists students with personal hygiene functions and behavior functions, per their specific plan. (Specific to SPED Para position only) Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education. (Specific to SPED Para position only) Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
Periodically assist in the drop-off and pick-up of children through Driveline, possibly during inclement weather.
How Driveline Operates at LTS (video) REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/GED required SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to positively interact with all students.
Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
Ability to identify individual student needs.
Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents.
Ability to collaborate with school staff.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
BACKGROUND CHECKS The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division.
May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.
Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Enjoy the benefits of being the best!
Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.
We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.
Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
Ignite your career and apply today!
Ignite your desire to be the best!
At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.
We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit.
Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.
Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.
The best performers ask others for support If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at careers@vertexeducation.com or 480-270-5438.

School SPED Paraprfessional 1 to 1

School SPED Paraprfessional 1 to 1

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