What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional for The Constellations Program position at Crescent City Schools?
Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, well-qualified Paraprofessional. Duties include : supporting students with disabilities in the classroom, delivering instruction individually or in small groups, collecting data and supporting the emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students, and participating in the life of the school as a significant member of the staff. The Constellations Program's paraprofessional will report to the Principal of the Constellation Program.
Our Special Education Paraprofessionals impact students' lives by :
- Maintaining the safety and development of the students with disabilities in their care
- Establishing high expectations for each student, and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
- Working closely with the classroom teacher to deliver instruction individually, in small groups, and to support whole-class instruction for more than 50% of the workday
- Participating in frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership
- Collaborating with therapists, evaluators, and teachers to support student development
- Developing educational materials, learning communication techniques, and using student devices
- After CPI training, implementing de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required
- After training, utilize positive behavioral interventions to support the behavioral needs of students
- Accurately collecting behavioral and academic data as instructed
- Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
- Tracking student behavioral and academic progress data
- Taking on other tasks, as needed
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About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools : Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
About The Constellations Program
The Constellations Program is a preK through 4th grade school setting for students with low-incidence disabilities. At Constellations, we prepare students to achieve their highest independent level of functioning. The Constellations Program will support students in meeting their functional skill needs as well as the academic skills aligned to the LEAP Connect. While this program is geared primarily towards students with Autism, it is open to other students with limited to no verbal skills, intellectual impairments, and similar exceptionalities.
