SEEM Collaborative Assessment and Intervention Center is seeking to hire a substitute paraprofessional to assist in our classrooms.  The Assessment and Intervention Center serves students in grades K-12 in a separate special education setting located in Wilmington. We serve students with emotional, behavioral, social and/or learning needs that affect their ability to learn in a general education setting.

 

Scope of Duties:

• Responsible to and functions under the direction of assigned supervisor.
• Assists the teacher/classroom team in the delivery of instruction and actively supports student in all activities; learning, play, specials, etc.
• Assists the teacher in implementing classroom and individual behavior management systems to ensure the safety of students in all environments.
• Assists in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.
• Participates in training in relevant areas.
• Carries out other assigned duties, for example; supervise student(s) at lunch or in the playground; personal care support such as toileting, self-care, clerical tasks, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher oe program principal.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.
• Must be able to collaborate with colleagues, able to remain calm in high-stress situations and able to accept and utilize constructive feedback

Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.