Specialized Paraprofessional

Please apply online at SAU39.orgWe are a small school community with strong staff collaboration and a learning environment that is exciting and engaging. We strive to engage, challenge and support all learners from kindergarten through sixth grade.We are seeking individuals who are committed to working as a team member and interested in growing professionally.Position Purpose- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students inthe general educationclassroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.Essential Job Functions- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.- Assists teacher with parent communication through the use of communication logsas requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.- Assists students with identified needs and specialized programmingin all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement ofIEP objectives, etc.- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.Additional Duties: - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Equipment- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.- Use data collection software such as Catalyst to document and track student learning and behavior.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (Google Suite).- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards- Works in standard office and school building environments.- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.Qualifications Profile- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School diploma or equivalent.- Successful completion of college level coursework.- NH Paraeducator Certification (preferred, not required)- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.- FLSA Status: Non-exempt