Paraprofessional for Special Education

Company Description

ARISE Schools is a New Orleans-based network of high performing schools which includes ARISE Academy, founded in 2008 and located in the Upper Ninth (9th) Ward, and Mildred Osborne Charter School, founded in 2013 and located in the Kenilworth area. 

Job Description

Special Education:

• To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills
• Assists the special education staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Confers and plans with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation of implementation.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the special education teacher.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved
• Supports Special Education team with maintaining and preparing the classroom environment
• Maintains a safe working environment in the performance of all school-related duties.
• Effectively collects and maintains evidence of meeting job standards

Students, Families, and Staff:

• Works hard every day to deliver on the promise of an outstanding education for all students
  
• Cares about others and treats others with respect
• Communicates proactively with team members
• Puts in effort outside of the classroom to build relationships with students and families 
• Regularly communicates with parents through phone calls, emails and notes 
• Participates in school committees throughout the academic year 

Constant Learning:

• Views feedback as a welcome opportunity to improve and practice
• Constantly reflects on successes and areas for growth
• Actively participates in ongoing professional development throughout the school year 
• Actively participates in weekly observations and coaching sessions 

Personal Organization and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, homework, and grades using computerized data systems
• Meets professional responsibilities through efficient work habits
• Participates in the daily functions of the school including morning duty, lunch, recess and dismissal
  

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience

• Working with scholars with special education exceptionality
• Working with scholars with physical needs
• Working with challenging behaviors

Well qualified applicants will have

• At least two (2) years of experience
• Experience working with students with special needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma – Required;

• Desire to assist students with special needs
• Patience and skills to support children on the caseload
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved

• This position requires someone who is flexible, a team player, and easily adapts to new/challenging situations.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary based on experience.

A competitive benefits package is also offered [including the opportunity to participate in health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement matching].

TO APPLY

Submit resume and online application.