What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Paraprofessional position at High Point Christian School?
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Schedule: 9 Month; August-May
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly
Job Summary:
HPCS desires those who feel called to not only work with students with special needs, but also to work in a ministry. To fulfill this role specifically in our school ministry, a Christ-centered special needs paraprofessional is needed. The ideal candidate will prayerfully help students learn attitudes and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God, with the focus being on supporting students with special needs. This role involves working alongside the student services team, and possibly assigned teachers. All special needs paraprofessionals are expected to complete required training and coursework, which is provided by HPCS. We also desire that our special needs paraprofessionals reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and every activity, and is implemented by the following details of this job.
Spiritual Expectations:
- Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior
- Believe that the Bible is God’s word and standard for faith and daily living
- Be in agreement with HPC’s Statement of Faith and HPCS’s Christian Philosophy of Education*
- Strive to be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action towards others; seek to continually cultivate your own spiritual growth
Minimum Qualifications:
- Show evidence of Christian maturity
- Have a strong grasp of the essence of Christian education
- Experience and/or willing to work with students with special needs
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training - training provided
- Holds a high school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
- Use of computer or telephone, as needed to perform duties
- Be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, and bend
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Core Functions
- Support the assigned students and/or class of students by caring for their educational, physical, emotional, and behavioral needs while affirming their abilities and assisting those areas they require support in
- Provide small group and tutorial instruction and supervision, as needed or assigned
- Work in close coordination with any teachers, the student services team, and other paraprofessionals who support the assigned students’ needs
- Communicate effectively with staff, students, and/or parents
- Use de-escalation techniques and behavior modifications, as needed, from the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training method
- Work closely with the assigned teacher to assist in the planning and implementation of classroom curriculum in an age appropriate manner to meet the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the students
- Assist in management and discipline of students; maintain control of students in a respectful and responsible manner at all times
Application Form: https://www.highpointchristianschool.org/editoruploads/files/HPCS_Support_Staff_Application.pdf
For questions or more information please contact:
Luke Anderson
Principal
(608) 836-7170 ext. 150
landerson@hpcsmadison.org
Salary : $16