QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of progressive, constructivist education and have experience working with special needs children. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and must meet the standards for a highly qualified paraprofessional. Therefore, successful candidates will have either:
(1) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education;
(2) obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
(3) achieve a score of 461 on the Parapro, the state’s formal academic assessment, demonstrating knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check/ FBI Fingerprinting and tuberculosis test.
To establish a true professional learning community, all adults in the building are considered educators, as they all interact regularly with students. As such, a firm belief and grounding in the philosophy and values of the school’s mission is crucial for every employee.
The Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

THE ROLE OF THE SPECIALIST, INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION

The Specialist, Individualized Instruction (SII) assists in the supervision and instruction of special needs students in a regular or special education classroom; observes and documents student progress; implements plans for instruction; and provides clerical support, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Implement academic instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions; document progress.
• Participate, as appropriate, in communication between school and home per a student’s IEP.
• Confer with teachers on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Assist students for the purpose of helping students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, and personal hygiene, if required.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Adjust to new assignments or changes as needed
• Abide by employee handbook and code of conduct for professionalism and etiquette