Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Description

Rockford Area Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education Paraprofessional at Rockford Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance to students receiving Special Education support under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher. They assist teachers in general classroom activities, engage with academic task completion, promote participation, provide social emotional health and safety, direct positive behavior, help assist with social interactions, track goal data, and more. The paraprofessional could provide support in both a 1:1 capacity and group manner. They may also provide general education push in support services where needed.

Skills

• Enthusiastic about student learning.
• Excellent communication and data privacy skills.
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and team collaboration are essential.
• Demonstrated interest and respect for the unique needs of students and families.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR Certified (preferred)
• Handle with Care Certified (preferred)

Schedule
These positions are assigned a varied number of hours per day up to 8 hours per day. Paraprofessionals work approximately 180 school days per year.

Contact Information
Emily Seitzer
District Special Education Coordinator
[email protected]

Brenda Nyhus
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School Principal
[email protected]

Paul Warzecha
Rockford Middle School - Center for Environmental Studies Principal
[email protected]

Paul Menard
Rockford High School Principal
[email protected]

Salary range: $19.54-$23.32/hr.

Benefits: Bargaining Unit: SEIU - Rockford #883 Agreement on district website (www.rockford883.org)

Title IX
Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment.
All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools
More information can be found athttps://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.54 - $23.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Work Location: Multiple locations