Paraeducator IB - 1:1 Intensive Support and Bus Support

About This Role

The Paraeducator IB works in an intensive learning support and special education classroom environment, providing instructional and supervisory support to K-12 students with various disabilities. This role involves assisting with educational materials, monitoring academic progress, collecting student data, and implementing behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with students and staff in intensive learning support and special education classrooms or other K-12 learning environments
• Assist with a variety of instructional support and supervision duties for students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities
• Prepare educational materials
• Monitor academic progress
• Collect student data
• Implement behavior plans
• Maintain training and use proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift

Requirements

• At least eighteen years of age
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 1 year of employment
• Ability to obtain de-escalation and physical restraint training certification within 6 months of employment
• Ability to obtain Special Education Subject Matter Certificate within 2 years of employment
• Successful completion of mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to official start date

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher, OR completion of a paraeducator apprenticeship, OR a passing score on a PESB approved assessment

Nice to Have

• Experience working with students in an educational setting
• Evidence of interest in supporting learning experiences
• Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities
• Experience working with students with behavior challenges or social/emotional issues
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity

Benefits

Certifications