SPED Paraprofessional

ACCESS Special Education ParaprofessionalAn ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.While applicants may be considered for permanent roles, the District retains full authority to determine permanent placements based on current needs and eligibility.ResponsibilitiesAttends work everyday on time and performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficientlyExhibits a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in working with School Board members, school administrators, fellow employees, parents, students, and the publicAssists certified teacher in supporting students and implementing student IEP including accommodations, modifications, and applicable behavior intervention plansAssists with student assessments, grading classwork and tests, and collecting data on student progressWork with individual and/or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and/or skills initially introduced and outlined by a certified teacherAssist with supervision of students during academic and non-academic settingsAssist in record keeping, gathering and reporting data on student progress related to IEP goals and objectivesAssist with students with self-care skills, such as support with feeding, toileting/diapering, and personal hygieneDemonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of all school information concerning students, staff and school businessAlert the classroom teacher of any problem or special information about an individual studentServe as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacherAssist with the preparation of materials for instructions, including copying of materials, constructions of display/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives at a time other than during the instructional period when scheduling permitsParticipate in professional development as required by the school system , principal and/or designeeAttend faculty meetings and other meetings as requiredAttend collaborative planning sessions for assigned content area(s) where scheduling permitsPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor For a complete job description of a substitute paraprofessional, click here . Physical ActivityRoutine Physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilitiesAbility to lift a student up to 60 pounds without assistanceAbility to perform two person lift for students over 60 poundsWalk and/or stand for prolonged periods of timeKnowledgeCommunicates effectively and promotes good public relations with all stakeholdersWorks with peers/supervisors in a considerate and cooperative manner and assists others when neededRecord keeping and organizational skillsFully accepting of students with disabilities QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDAssociates Degree, two years of college credits or passed GACE Paraprofessional Test (required) Resumes will be required.Privacy InformationWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:Contact details (name, email, phone, address)Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law) We use this information to: Evaluate your candidacy and qualificationsConduct interviews and background checksManage our recruitment and hiring processesComply with applicable legal obligationsWe do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below.Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy PolicyClick here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy PolicyAbout ESSAs leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.ESS Diversity StatementESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.