The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program is looking for a paraprofessional to work with students in a preschool to grade 2 setting.

 

Qualifications: High school diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree.  Ability to work with special needs children in a preschool to second grade setting.

 

Reports to: Classroom teacher

 

Scope of duties include:

 

• Responsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Work with an individual student, offering 1:1 support, as needed
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP goals and objectives
• Ensure the safety of the children in all environments
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including at arrival and dismissal, lunch, snack time and recess
• Provide personal care support such as toileting and self care
• Assist in facilitating the independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior
• Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standing
• Be willing to participate in some on-site language training

Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEEM Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.  Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.