What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator/Educational Support Professional position at Blue Mountain Union?
Blue Mountain Union School is recruiting for a full-time para educator, provides a collaborative and supportive work environment. The paraprofessional position is part of the Orange East Education Association's (BMEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement and provides a comprehensive benefit package including health insurance, personal days, and professional development. To view the full text of the BMEA Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement visit https://www.oesu.org/ then click on CENTRAL OFFICE, Human Resources, Collective Bargaining Agreements.
A Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting students and collaborating with teachers within the school setting by performing a variety of supportive activities within a diverse population of students.
Performance Responsibilities
- Works with individual/small/large groups of students to reinforce instruction and support student learning.
- Supports classroom teachers in curriculum delivery, activity modification, and other curriculum implementation duties as assigned.
- Supports student accommodations and modifications to classroom curricula and provides reinstruction for specific students (under supervision of appropriate professionals).
- Implements curriculum materials under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or special educator.
- Assists students with work completion within classroom & guided study settings.
- Provides assistance in meeting targeted instruction goals and objectives.
- Assists with general classroom behavior management procedures.
- Documents student progress/performance.
- Attends team meetings as requested.
- Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips.
- Utilizes appropriate building systems for communicating questions and/or concerns.
- Reports all student safety issues to immediate supervisor and/or building administrator.
- Sensitive to the need for confidentiality in dealing with student/school/district matters.
To apply for either of these positions, complete the School Spring application and include: a cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation
