Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional - SEEM Collaborative

Title: Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Instructional Aide

Reports to: Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: High School diploma, Associates or Bachelor's degree. Experience working with children with special needs and middle school aged students preferred.

Scope of Duties:

• Responsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom Teacher.
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives.
• Ensure the safety of the children in all environments.
• Assist in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.
• Assist the teacher in the inclusion of students with special needs into the mainstream school.
• Assist the teacher in the collection of data.
• Participates in training in relevant areas.
• Carries out other assigned duties, for example; supervise student(s)at lunch or in the playground; clerical tasks, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher, program principal or executive director.
• Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standing.
• Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SEEM Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.