Paraprofessional, 1:1, October 28-December 20, 2024 - SEEM Collaborative

SEEM Collaborative's Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students is looking for a paraprofessional to work with students in a preschool-kindergarten setting.

Qualifications: High school diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree.  Ability to work with special needs children in a preschool to kindergarten setting.

Reports to: Classroom teacher

Scope of duties include:

• Responsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Work with an individual student, offering 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide coverage for the classroom teacher due to meetings, trainings, or other activities that require the teacher to be absent.
• Ensure the safety of the children in all environments.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including at lunch and recess, at arrival and dismissal. Provide personal care support such as toileting and self care.
• Assist in facilitating the independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.
• 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.
• Be willing to participate in on-site sign language training.

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.