Special Education Paraprofessional- MHS

Moorhead High School · Moorhead, United States

Paraprofessional

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students' IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher.

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student's health and behavior related needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate's degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area