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Start Your Online Application Now Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional Work Hours: 7:45-3:15 Monday - Friday primarily on student contact days Salary Range: $ 19.31 - $22.02 per hour Job Duties: Duties may include: 1. Assist student(s) with learning and social skills. 2. Help create a routine for the classroom to follow. 3. Work closely with students, either individually or in groups, to assist in delivering general education curriculum and implementing Individualized Education Plan components. 4. Assist students throughout the day with basic skills and support with hygiene, grooming, dressing, mobility needs, and toileting. 5. Promote student success through appropriate use of feedback, rewards, incentives, praise, and communication. 6. Encourage independence in students. 7. Display proficiency in adapting materials and working with students on skills or behaviors. 8. Assists with collecting data for IEP goals and directed by supervising teacher/case manager. 9. Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment. 10. Assist students with assistive technology as directed by the supervising teacher/case manager. 11. May be required to place students in a physical hold to maintain the safety of the child or others. Qualifications: 1. HS Diploma or equivalent 2. Two year post secondary education and/or pass the state-approved paraprofessional proficiency test. 3. Accepts direction from supervisor and is willing to work as a team. Benefits: Offer medical, dental, and vision insurance (must work a minimum of 25 hours per week to qualify) Offer short-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance Employer paid premiums for life insurance and long-term disability insurance (must work a minimum of 25 hours per week to qualify) Retirement: Pension through PERA and optional 403b Incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions) Paid holidays Paid sick, personal, personal-flex leave Eligible to apply for unemployment How To Apply: Apply online via Frontline on the School District website. Candidates must pass a background check to be eligible for employment.7:45am-3:15pm FLSA Status: Non-exempt Royalton School District 485 - NJPA Consortium Member uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online