Special Education Paraprofessional (Immediate Start - SY 21-22)

Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The Paraprofessional plays a central role in creating an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every Troy student will earn a college degree. In this role, theparaprofessional will work alongside special education and general education teachers to provide the specific supports for either a classroom or individual student with special needs. The ideal candidate demonstrates an urgency around collaboration, achievement and empathy for our special needs population. Paraprofessionals are formally employed through Troy Prep and are managed by our school based teams directly. Paraprofessionals play a key role in implementing students IEPs and positively contributing to our schools culture. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES(including, but not limited to) * Work with students one-on-one or in small groups under the supervision of a teacher * Ensure that all students work totheir fullest potential * Observe and document student progress in support of their individual education plan * Assist with preparation, completion and submission of student-related paperwork * Implement the Troy Prep curriculum, systems and philosophy on a daily basis * Attend school daily, with the exceptions of school-related holidays and vacations (as noted in the annual school calendar) * Model Troy Preps core values (caring, courage, justice, respect and responsibility) * Participate in coaching and professional development to improve instructional practice * Implement students individualized behavior plans and/or specific daily schedules

Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Troy , Special Education Paraprofessional (Immediate Start - SY 21-22), Other , Troy, New York