SpEd Paraprofessional - Lonoke High School

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate and student-focused paraprofessional to support students in a high school special education setting. The paraprofessional will work alongside teachers and staff to provide academic, behavioral, communication and daily-living support while helping students build independence and succeed at school.

Please go to lonokeschools.org to review the salary schedule.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITEIS:**Other duties may be assigned.

• Supporting students with academic and classroom activities
• Assisting with behavior and implementing student support plans
• Providing supervision and support throughout the school day
• Assisting with mobility, transitions and daily-living needs
• Assist teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials
• Maintain regular attendance
• Comply with state law and district policies and regulations
• Maintain a safe environment for students, conducive to learning
• Provide individual and small group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher
• Serve snacks and lunches or monitor students in the cafeteria, bus area, car area
• Attend district workshops and meetings as directed
• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met
• Display professionalism in appearance, attitude and actions
• Follow each student’s IEP

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dependable, patient and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Comfortable working with students with a variety of disabilities and support needs
• Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting and assisting students with mobility, as required
• Previous experience working with students with disabilities is preferred but not required

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day!