These positions are assigned to work in the School for the Deaf. This program provides educational, social, and emotional development for students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH), and students with additional disabilities to include emotional / behavior, learning, physical / medical and/or cognitive, ensuring a safe environment on campus and in the workplace/community. Provides support to students and teachers under the direction of the teaching staff by assisting in classroom instruction through implementation of lesson plans, use of effective teaching strategies, teaching aids, and working with students in a one-to-one or small group setting (based on Individual Education Program goals and objectives), to manage behavior (may include aggressive and non-compliant behavior) in order to maintain a safe learning environment, and to perform classroom or school administrative support tasks as required. To provide support to preschool students for diapering and self help skills.
Special Education Paraprofessionals at CSDB are responsible to provide support to students and teachers under the direction of the teaching staff by assisting in classroom instruction through implementation of lesson plans, use of effective teaching strategies, teaching aids and working with students in a one-to-one or small group setting (based upon Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives), to manage behavior (may include aggressive and non-compliant behavior) in order to maintain a safe learning environment, and to perform classroom or school administrative support tasks as required. Duties include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with teachers as assigned by producing materials, working with students in a 1:1 or small group situation, implementing behavior management strategies under the guidance of the classroom teacher or principal. Also, all other related duties as assigned by supervisor or classroom teacher.
Monitor / teach classes when the classroom teacher is away for brief periods of time. Attend workshops, team meetings, and department meetings to develop and/or maintain skills and receive updated knowledge pertaining to responsibilities. Files, copies, and collates instructional material necessary for administration of classroom or school. Complete trainings for PreK program.
Supervise students during snack time, small group settings, and to and from the bus. Monitor and ensure student safety by assisting other staff. Support self-help skills such as diapering. Utilizing email system to relay necessary information to appropriate staff, student, or parents.
Collaborate on planning and execution of special projects, Early Years Program, field trips, and daily activities.
