CNAs Applying for SPED Paraprofessional

Qualifications:         48 college credit hours OR CNA Certification and passed State Paraprofessional test OR

                                High School Diploma/GED and passed State paraprofessional test

Job Summary: We are currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to become a SPED Paraprofessional in providing classroom assitance and individualized student support. These positions play a vital role in helping students succeed in a structured educational setting. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional assistance to students.
• Assist in the implementation of lesson plans.
• Work with individual or small groups of students.
• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Keep appropriate and accurate records or observations of student progress and other performance data as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide input as needed and requested by certified staff or administration.
• Maintain specified classroom and individual discipline, health and behavior management at all times.
• Assist in the supervision of student during playground, lunchroom, library, arrivals, departures, halls, auditoriums, and gymnasiums.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the classroom.
• Utilize instructional equipment needed to implement instructional plans.
• Assist in the implementation of all programs when in the absence of staff as needed.
• Maintain total confidentiality with all student data.
• Demonstrate support and encouragement to students, other paras and certified staff.
• Attend in-services and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly Pay: $16 – $18 (Based on experience and qualifications)

• Benefits include:

  • Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)

  • Health insurance

  • Vision and dental insurance

  • Retirement plan options

  • Other benefit packages available

Supervisor:  The paraprofessional will be under the direct supervision of a designated certified staff member and will be responsible to and generally supervised by the building principal, including an evalutation annually.