Paraprofessionals For Low Incidence Special Education Summer Programs

DUTIES:

• Responsible to Site Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, and Special Education Supervisor

2.Provide instructional assistance, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or individual student(s).

3.Responsible for providing clerical services such as preparing, duplicating, organizing, and distributing materials to children and other miscellaneous clerical tasks.

4.Assist in feeding during lunch and snack periods when needed.

5.Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as needed.

6.Perform additional duties assigned by the Site Coordinator of this summer program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to staff already working as paraprofessionals or support staff during the academic year.

• Experience working with disabled students in an educational setting

• Ability to work collaboratively with other educational staff.

• Flexible regarding employment assignment.

• Availability required for entire program work schedule.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at williamsv@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

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