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Blytheville Public Schools

Middle School Special Education Para-professional for 2024-2025 (447)

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TitleMiddle School Special Education Para-professional for 2024-2025
Posting ID447
Description

 

Blytheville School District is seeking applicants for the position of Special Education paraprofessional.

 

Applicants must have one of the following:

 

60+ Hours from an accredited college or university

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or univeristy

Successful completion of the Para-Professional Praxis Exam

 

Responsibilities
Classroom and School Environment

  • Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
  • Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
  • Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch)
  • Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction

Instruction (if applicable)

  • Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
  • Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
  • Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork)
  • Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable
  • Participate in professional development opportunities

 

Qualifications

 

  • Previous experience working with children
  • Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
  • Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences.
  • If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught

 

Hours

  • Full-time position
Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationBlytheville Middle School

Applications Accepted

Start Date04/03/2024
End Date12/30/2024