Special Education Paraprofessional
The Role
Thrive seeks an energetic positive personality Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant that loves children and has a passion and drive to improve the instructional quality of our school. Paraprofessional Teaching Assistants support our instructional practices to the benefit of all students and help create a welcoming environment for faculty and students within a classroom setting. The Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant will report directly to their classroom Special Education Teacher but will periodically receive supervisory feedback from the Principal, Director of Operations & Curriculum, Special Education Director, Behavior Analysts, CABAS consultants, and other mentor teachers.
Qualifications
• Able to lift 50 pounds, run 100 yards, drop/lift to one knee, go up/downstairs, and pass all verbal/physical competencies to be a fully certified Safety Care specialist
• Desire to grow and advance professionally with the school preferred
• Experience in schools, working with children with autism, and Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field a plus
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
Performance Expectations
Will be evaluated using the CABAS rank system
Thrive Center for Success’ School Culture & Values
• Every Child Feels Valued
• Celebrate Uniqueness
• Inclusive, Safe Environment
• Welcoming/Nurturing/Positive Environment
• Educating one of us takes all of us
• A “We” Community – Team Oriented
• A “Yes” Community – Look for ways to make it possible. “Why Not”
• Do Whatever It Takes
• Open to Feedback/Constructive Criticism
• Transparency
• Live By Our Values – Servant Leadership
Responsibilities
• Learn daily routines, resources, and practices
• Provide ongoing supervision and ensure safety for all students within assigned class
• Supervise recess, carline, and lunch as assigned
• Receive and adjust instructional practices based on feedback
• Learn to record, graph, and analyze instructional and learning data
• Support preparation of teacher lesson plans that conform to the adopted curriculum and that factor each student’s unique learning circumstances, as appropriate and necessary
• Support assessments of student progress.
• Continue to develop knowledge and skills by attending professional development opportunities and applying training to classroom teaching.
• Communicate learning needs to teachers and report behavioral concerns or issues to principal and other staff, as appropriate
• Address student behavior as appropriate and necessary, implement positive behavior reinforcements, and maintain a proper classroom management style conducive to student learning
• Collaborate with other staff to implement each student’s individualized education program
• Learn to and apply the use of information technology to implement the adopted curriculum, lesson plans, and individualized education program requirements to daily classroom teaching
• Ensure ongoing and timely communication with teachers about student needs
• Observe student behavior and learning and leverage student interests and learning abilities to work towards mastery of adopted curriculum and classroom lessons.
• Implement instructional activities as assigned that contribute to student engagement and academic growth
• Implement instructional resources provided to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning needs
• Support student growth and achievement to be continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as maintaining meeting schedules, communicating in a positive and proactive manner, and honoring deadlines
• Other duties as assigned