Rocketship Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional

Milwaukee, WI

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$26kDetected 78 days ago

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About the role

The Paraprofessional works under the supervision and direction of a certificated Education Specialist, who provides training, oversight, and guidance.
The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, student-centered, and committed to helping all students access instruction, participate meaningfully in school, and make progress toward their academic, behavioral, and functional goals.

Student Support and Instruction
Support students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional, functional, and personal care needs throughout the school day.
Implement positive behavior support strategies to promote student engagement, safety, and success.
Assist with the implementation of Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans, as appropriate.
Collect and share behavior-related data and observations to support the development or adjustment of student behavior plans.
Provide support during behavioral escalation using approved school procedures, training, and the least restrictive approach possible.
Personal Care and Functional Support
Follow student-specific plans, school procedures, and staff guidance when providing personal care or functional support.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

At least two years of college coursework, associate degree, or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.

Experience supporting students with disabilities.
Experience collecting student data or supporting progress monitoring.
Experience supporting students with personal care, functional skills, or adaptive needs.
Bilingual skills preferred, based on school community needs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Help students work toward academic and functional goals outlined in their IEPs.
Record student data related to instructional programs, IEP goals, behavior plans, and student progress.
Share student progress and observations with the Education Specialist, case manager, and appropriate school staff.
Use proactive strategies to anticipate and respond to student needs.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is abs
Hourly pay for this role ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour.
Final hourly rate will be determined in accordance with the applicable salary schedule.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
The Paraprofessional / Individualized Learning Specialist provides direct support to students with individualized learning, behavioral, social-emotional, functional, and personal care needs in the school environment.
This role is responsible for helping implement accommodations, modifications, instructional supports, behavior plans, and individualized student supports aligned to students' Individualized Education Programs.
Provide individual and small-group support to students under the direction of the Education Specialist or special education case manager.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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