Solly School, Special Education Paraprofessional

The Special Education Paraprofessional will work with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of the Special Needs Director; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and
assisting student by providing for special health care needs.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Communicates with teachers and other district personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing student learning plan objectives. Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, math, language comprehension, writing, computer, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner. Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Lipscomb provides 100% paid tuition benefit for full time employees seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree. A tuition discount starting at 50% increasing each year up to a max of 75% for eligible dependents is also available at Lipscomb Academy and for undergraduate studies at the university.
Full Time Employee benefits:
Tuition discount at Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy for eligible dependents
403B retirement plan
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Generous holiday schedule
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