1:1 Paraprofessional needed for Plaistow, NH!
The student our Paraprofessional will be working with is part of the District's ED Program.
Total weekly paid hours is 32.5hrs, and pay frequency will be weekly.
Pay will be $25/hr!
Very supportive school, community, and parents.
Contract is for remainder of the school year!
Republic Educational Services champions children, families and clinicians. We are overly committed to providing the absolute best customer service to our clinicians and clients. Providing an extremely competitive salary package, including all the great benefits! Our job is to make your experience memorable, valuable and exciting. The team at Republic is committed to your journey and enabling you to do what you do best, Impact Children!
Take an opportunity, review this job posting and then take the leap to a new and exciting adventure! We'd love to include you on our team.
Contracts starts ASAP and runs through the 2024-2025 school year.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Paraprofessionals to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students with diverse learning needs and creating inclusive educational environments.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
- Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
- Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
- Keep abreast of innovative practices.
- Be adaptable and flexible in acceptance of changes in techniques and procedures.
- Maintain a professional level of confidentiality regarding all district matters.
- Uphold and adhere to safety rules.
- Support the goals and objectives of the district and follow district policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Certification
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
- Knowledge of general office equipment
Experience
- Minimum 1 to 2 years experience working with Special Needs children, preferably in a school setting
Republic Educational offers a very competitive compensation and benefits packages for our employees. If you are a dedicated Special Education Teacher looking to make a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply and take a journey with us.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $800.00 - $812.50 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- School/Working with Adolescents: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Plaistow, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
