What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Para Educators position at Hinsdale School District?
Job Summary
The Hinsdale School District (SAU 92) is seeking Para Educators who possess a genuine desire to provide classroom assistance to special education students, and who are sensitive to, and skilled in, working with a diverse student population.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students while working collaboratively within a dedicated team of educators.
These are school-year (10-month) positions.
Duties
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Report student absences to the special education case manager.
- Stay up-to-date with the IEP(s) of student(s) in your care.
- Develop an understanding of the students' needs. Seek guidance as needed from the special education staff.
- Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with the teacher, special educator and student.
- Follow case manager directives in implementing student programs.
- Model positive learning behaviors: arrive to class on time, use appropriate voice level for interactions with students, etc.
- Act as a liaison between classroom teachers and special educators by relaying information regarding handouts, projects, due dates, homework, behavior, modifications and accommodations.
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of instructional materials.
- Assist student with organizational challenges in organizing student’s materials as accommodated in the student’s IEP.
- Maintain student folders, progress charts and behavior plans as required by special educator.
- Assist with daily living skills as needed (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, eating).
- Implement OT, PT, and Speech activities as directed by specialists involved with IEPs or 504s.
- Share school duties as assigned (before school, recess, lunch and after school).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain New Hampshire state certification/license in the area of Para educator.
- Ability to complete necessary education related classes to maintain licensure during employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.75 per hour
Expected hours: 33.75 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
