Paraprofessional Educator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Visitation Catholic School is seeking two paraprofessional educators for the inclusive education program. Paras will work one-to-one with students who have special physical or educational needs. The ideal applicant is fulfilled by working with children and making a difference as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities planned by classroom teacher or inclusive education coordinator.
• Bridge communication between classroom teacher and student’s parents.
• Based on child’s SEP (Student Education Plan) and teacher directives, implement modified curriculum activities to meet individual learning goals.
• Work with student individually, following him/her through the daily schedule.
• Provide for student’s social and emotional needs through respite activities and “brain breaks.”
• Advocate for the student with the inclusive education coordinator when the student’s program is not meeting her/his needs.
• Maintain records of all activities planned and completed.
• Provide daily records to inclusive education coordinator.
• Assist student with snacks and lunch as needed.
• Assist student with toileting as needed.
• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as assigned.
• Complete other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Some post-secondary education preferred
• Patience, flexibility, positive attitude