ParaProfessional (Behavioral support) / ParaProfessional (Instructional Aide)

Job Summary

-Paraprofessional (1)

• Behavioral Paraprofessional: Responsibilities: -Main focus in behavior interventions and behavioral support -Commonly working one on one with a student with behavioral challenges. Responsibility to follow the BIP (Behavioral Intervention Plan with Fidelity) -Must Report to the SPED Director and direct supervisors such as Ed Specialists and School Psychologist -Behavior intervention, support with initiation of tasks inside the classroom, reinforcing learning concepts, and assisting/modeling life skills (main focus behavior over academic, but can provide academic supports) -Assisting in behavior management when necessary -must be comfortable with managing a variety of maladaptive behaviors and implementing behavior strategies- includes following Behavior -Assist students in pull out services (SAI, Speech, OT, PT, APE, etc.) -Intervention Plans and utilizing ABA strategies with the support and training of Ed. Specialist, SPED Director, School Psychologist, and BCBA -Attend weekly team meetings and attend school Professional Developments (only those that are mandatory) -Taking notes, conducting observations, and collecting data on students, to support the Ed. Specialist with planning instruction and revising behavior plan -May toilet and assist with bathroom needs or other health procedures with support and training of the RN and Health Tech (as needed) -Show dedication to their work with a positive work ethic Paraprofessional (2)- Special Education Instructional Aide Responsibilities: -Main focus is supporting the Education Specialist in providing Specialized Academic Intervention in a pull or push model -Must be comfortable leading small groups and hold knowledgeable of the best practices to support academic intervention -Must be willing to collaborate with Ed Specialist in planning interventions and grouping -Pushing into classrooms to support multiple students with IEPs who have learning disabilities and/or behavioral Requirements / Qualifications Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Ability and willingness to implement OCCA’s Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices Ability and willingness to reflect and improve Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community Minimum educational level: Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred Experience required: 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred (speciaifcally within special education) OR 1+ years working in ABA Comments and Other Information School Website: https://orangecountyclassicalacademy.org/ Classical Education: https://youtu.be/PSHOx_36d. Ao