Meaningful work without a commute: LCIS is hiring a special education paraprofessional!

Salary $17.00/hour (179 day contract), follows LCSD Calendar; Excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO and other benefits offered!

Supervisor Special Education Teacher or Special Education Coordinator/Dean

Start Date November 2022-salary and PTO prorated for start date

Summary Job Description

A special education paraprofessional, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and Special Education Coordinator/Dean, provides direct support to students who are on an IEP in grades 3-6.  Additional support for other students on IEPs may also be included, as well as other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Tasks

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Implement and deliver with fidelity teacher-created lessons for students in accordance with IEP goals
• Interpret instruction and reinforce lessons taught, across settings
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff

• Observe and document student performance when requested
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/teacher direction or IEP when applicable
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable
• Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught by the teacher

• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
• Accept a teacher’s behavior management system and work within its guidelines
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans

• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)
• Provide appropriate modeling for students
• Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of students in less structured environments (before/after school, lunchtime in the cafeteria, recess or other times during the day) within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day 

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
• Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

Preferred characteristics:

• Strong work ethic
• Patient
• Flexible
• Collaborative
• Student-centered
• Compassionate and accepting
• Consistent

To Apply:

• Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a transfer request, letter of interest and resume to Cheryl Talbot , Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.
• External candidates, please submit a Classified Employee Application, letter of interest and resume to Cheryl Talbot, Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.