Special Education Paraeducator - Integrated Arts Academy

Burlington School District • Burlington, VT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Paraeducator - Special Education Integrated Arts Academy The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: " Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.” IAA’s mission is to support our students in becoming confident and engaged learners, problem solvers, and community members. We use arts integration and anti-racist practices to learn, build, and celebrate a diverse community of learners. We commit to our mission by upholding these four core values, co-created by the entire IAA community: creativity, growth, inclusivity, and accountability. Burlington School District is seeking high-energy, insightful Special Education Paraeducator who is committed to high levels of achievement of all students. Under the direction of assigned supervisor, will assist a licensed teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of children in an assigned educational program; assist students with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of children; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management. The essential functions of this position include: Support the developmental growth of each child: Facilitate children's engagement in play activities by asking children open-ended questions about their activity and offering suggestions to add more complex materials and ideas. Facilitate language development by describing to children their activity as well as the adult’s activity as they are happening. Use motivation/positive behavior management technique. Understand young children, their behaviors and motivation. Work Collaboratively with Teaching Team: Assist professional staff in supervising students across environments Assist professional staff in the maintenance and operation of classrooms by prepping materials and classroom for daily activities Assist professional staff with the collation, collating and recording of data

Requirements

• At least two years post-secondary education or successful completion of the Praxis exam.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents and school staff.
• High school diploma plus at least 2 years additional education
• Minimum of two years experience in education or related field

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Childhood related field (i.e. psychology, education, human development, etc.)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with children that have special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of children in an assigned educational program
• Assist students with meeting the goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Attend to the physical and health needs of children
• Monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance
• Perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to classroom activities and classroom management
• Facilitate children's engagement in play activities
• Facilitate language development
• Assist professional staff in supervising students across environments
• Assist professional staff in the maintenance and operation of classrooms by prepping materials and classroom for daily activities
• Assist professional staff with the collation, collating and recording of data

Benefits

• Health and life insurance benefits are available for this position after a period of 45 working days.
• Dental benefits are available after 1 full working year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree