DAVINCI ACADEMY SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION Mission DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science will awaken a passion for learning through an enriched and individualized approach to education. Students, parents and teachers will work together to ensure positive character development and build a strong foundation for higher education. POSITION TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional REPORTS TO: Special Education Administrative Specialist Position Objective: To directly or indirectly assist and support in the provision of services to students with disabilities to help them access the general education curriculum in as independent manner as possible as it aligns with the mission, vision, pillars of DaVinci Academy. The role and assignments of a paraprofessional are not defined by a particular student, setting or program but rather by students&#8217; needs as determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and dictated in the IEP. Principal Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the paraprofessional may vary based upon specific assignment. Duties may also change at any time based upon administration or teacher examination or reexamination of student or program needs. The following is a non-inclusive list of responsibilities which may be part of a paraprofessional&#8217;s assignment. Support academic development: * Assist individual students or groups of students in performing activities initiated by the teacher * Carry out the instructional programs and lessons as developed by the supervising teacher in al learning environments * Individually or in small groups, reinforce concepts and skills introduced by the teacher in all learning environments. * Help students stay on task * Implement assistive technology and/or communication devices * Implement accommodations indicated by the IEP and as directed by the special education Case Manager/teacher. Support social integration: * Redirect behavior and implement behavior plans * Facilitate interaction between students with disabilities and classmates o Teach and model strategies to peers about how to interact with the student with a disability. * Support the development of communication skills. Support functional skills (if appropriate): * Assist the student with daily living skills and needs, such as eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, etc. * Assist in transferring, positioning and mobility needs as directed. Serve as a communication link: * Provide the special education staff with information about general education assignments, activities, and student participation and behavior * Inform general education staff about student programs and adaptations * Observe, record and collect data as directed * As directed, share information with other paraprofessionals and /or family * At the request of the Case Manager, attend IEP meetings. General Support: * Assist special education teacher with clerical tasks, correcting of student work, and material or room preparations and equipment maintenance * Intervene with other students about inappropriate behavior, language or actions * Provide supervision and assistance on playgrounds, in the lunchroom, at assemblies, on field trips, etc. Minimal expectations of a paraprofessional: * Demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum content for classes in which s/he assists * Participate in skill and competency trainings and in-services * Be discreet and respectful of confidential information * Possess physical and emotional health necessary for effective job performance * Work cooperatively with all school personnel * Demonstrate a warm and receptive attitude toward all students * Complies with school district employment policies * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a two-year degree or passing score on the ParaPro Exam. Effectively communicate with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communications skills. Experience with different learning styles. Ability to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures. Show initiative and function as a self-starter. Experience as a paraprofessional is preferred. Physical demands: able to stand for long periods of time, frequent bending, and ability to lift up to 50#. Position Information: * Salary Range: 21.00/hr to 27.50/hr (40 hours per week) * Benefits eligible DaVinci Academy utilizes the Frontline Recruiting Platform, please visit the site below to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/davincicharterschool/onlineapp/default.aspx<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fdavincicharterschool%2Fonlineapp%2Fdefault.aspx&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C67ed2bb4937f4cb67fe508dd05a74973%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638672938249669917%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VlOXoG18Y19snmlDQxveeFHZDIv9iUufPVLOTJGb5PI%3D&reserved=0>