Part-time Special Services Paraprofessional

Part-time Special Services Paraprofessional
 
Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, Special Services paraprofessionals supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day.
 
Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher for individual students and/or small groups of students
• Assist classroom teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class, following teachers' established routines and procedures
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned, in the absence of the regular teacher  
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, hallways, during specials, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs as directed
• Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s)
• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; help with translation and hygienic needs when necessary
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Assist during arrival and departure of students
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and Special Services
• Understand and adhere to all Riverview Charter School, Special Services and school district policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum: high school diploma.
• Fluency in English
• 3-5 years working with children or educational setting with special needs

Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of children
• Working with students who have an IEP
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Riverview Charter School Policy.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and telephone skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

About Riverview Charter School
In 2009, Riverview Charter School opened its doors on Burroughs Avenue, to 254 Kindergarten through fifth grade students and celebrated the distinction of becoming Beaufort County’s first public charter school. Founded by a small group of parents, Riverview began with the belief that a small group of citizens can change the world, and with this theme at the core of its curriculum, Riverview strives to grow engaged, global citizens through an experiential approach.  Learn more about our philosophy HERE.

Riverview Charter School Statement of Non-Discrimination
The School is built upon teamwork and equal opportunity and we can continue to be successful when people are treated fairly. The School is proud of the fact that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Equal opportunity and equal consideration will be given to all applicants and employees in personnel actions, including but not limited to recruiting and hiring, training, promotion, demotion, discipline, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, termination, recalls, and social and recreational activities. 

Riverview Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.