Paraprofessional - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Middle School - CAPS Collaborative

About us:

CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:

• To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.
• To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.
• To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.
• To integrate quality, integrity, respect, and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.
• To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.
• To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.
• We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.

About the role:

The paraprofessional will assist a certified teacher with providing specially designed instructional and non-instructional activities for students with significant multiple disabilities, including sensory impairments. This position requires the Paraprofessional to work in small groups and one-to-one with students on a regular basis in an effort to provide the student with the physical and emotional support they need to participate and gain the full benefits of the educational program provided.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for assisting classroom teachers in academic instruction in a public school inclusion classroom
• Assist classroom teachers in setting clear and structured limits relative to student behavior.
• Under teacher direction, assist in preparation of classroom materials.
• Under teacher direction, correct and/or grade student class work.
• Assist with other staff in providing supervision for transitions.
• Supervise students during transitions to class, lunch or recess, bathrooms, offices, and buses.
• Assist other staff in supervision of large group meeting/activities or field trips.
• Provide for record keeping and other clerical duties.
• In the event of teacher absence, act in the capacity of substitute classroom teacher (additional stipend applies).
• Perform as an appropriate role model to students at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Candidate requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Respect and maintain student and family confidentiality
• Cooperates successfully as a team member
• Communicates effectively with other members of the team including giving and receiving feedback. This includes written and oral communication
• Maintain regular attendance
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills, to carry out assignments, put in essential time and effort.
• Perform delegated duties with level of expertise and assume responsibility for own professional development.
• Capability to make judgments and decisions
• Ability to address and handle students with behavioral issues with direction from the teacher.