Experienced ParaProfessional - Special Education Signing Assistant - Fall 2022 Hiring Pool

About Us

At West Ada School District, we are committed to providing a world-class education to our students. Our mission is to empower students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and we believe that our team members are the key to achieving this goal. As a ParaProfessional - Special Education Signing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our special education teachers and students, helping them to reach their full potential.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate ParaProfessional to join our team. As a ParaProfessional - Special Education Signing Assistant, you will work closely with special education teachers to support students with a variety of mild to severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. Your primary duties will include assisting teachers in implementing students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs), preparing lesson plans and materials, and providing basic classroom services for special needs students.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in the special education program, including implementing students' IEPs, preparing lesson plans and materials, and administering diagnostic, skills, and level testing.
• Assist students with classroom and homework assignments, tutoring, or other supplemental instruction, as well as socialization, personal hygiene, medications, and physical therapy, nutritional, and related personal tasks as needed.
• Assist regular classroom teachers by preparing, modifying, and adapting classroom presentations and materials to assigned students, as well as assisting with classroom activities, classroom management, lesson plans, grading papers, clerical and record-keeping duties, creating and updating reports and files, and other documentation, as directed.
• Perform substitute teacher duties in the absence of the teacher, as well as assist with clerical duties, including copying, inputting records and data into a computer, faxing, text and document preparation, and related duties.
• Maintain the classroom in a clean, neat, and orderly status, prepares bulletin boards and displays, and maintains classroom supply levels.
• Assist with student supervision on field trips and related extracurricular activities, as well as perform school grounds, bus, noon, and other monitoring and safety duties, as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• College or other advanced education or training is preferred.
• Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred.
• Experience with special needs children is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience working with students with mild to severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of special education methods and procedures, as well as basic educational procedures and objectives.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and other staff members.
• Ability to interpret and modify classroom instructions, materials, and presentations to the appropriate learning level of the assigned student.
• Ability to prepare and provide basic classroom services for special needs students, including instruction, tutoring, student evaluation, lesson plans, curriculum implementation, materials preparation, and classroom management.
• Ability to maintain a calm personal demeanor and remain focused in situations of high stress.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation.
• Ability to operate classroom instructional equipment and basic office equipment, including a personal computer.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

We offer a range of opportunities for professional growth and development, including:

• Training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunities to work with experienced special education teachers and other professionals in the field.
• Support and guidance from our special education department to help you succeed in your role.

Work Environment and Company Culture

We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our team members are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students, and we strive to create a culture that is collaborative, innovative, and fun.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A salary of $14.71 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and salary increases.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement savings options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and are committed to excellence in education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our online application system.

Don't Hesitate, Apply!

Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students.