Special Education Paraprofessional

Amergis Educational Staffing is looking for a paraprofessional to work in special education classrooms in the greater Madison area. The paraprofessional provide much needed academic and behavioral assistance to student with special needs. 

• Start: 9/22/24 
• Pay: $15-$18 per hour
• Hours: 7 hours per day- 35 weekly
• Duration: Full 24/25 school year

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• Follows through withIEP objectives including math, reading, speech, independent skills, andmanaging behavioral deficits and excesses, one on one or as a general classroomaide
• Facilitates teacher-directed learning activities includinglesson plans, worksheets, reinforcement systems, small groups, social games,and work assistance    
• Assists students when included in general education classes
• Communicates pertinent information to teachers
• Accompanies students during recess and lunch periods, alongwith community experiences
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements regardingall matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communications, and/orclassroom activities. (Note: Unless instructed otherwise by supervisingteacher, all parent communication is the responsibility of certified personnel)
• Assists with activities of prescribed programs includingthose written by related service personnel such as PT, OT and SLP
• Assists students in the development of independent skillsthrough self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, feeding andpersonal hygiene
• May be asked to assist in behavior management techniques atthe direction of the teacher and/or other school professional (i.e. BCBA,Psychologist, etc.)
• Assists teacher with clerical duties including makingstimuli, making copies, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, preparingmaterials, and assignment scoring
• Assists with transfers and ambulation
• Appropriately reports changes in client status or asdirected by IHP/IEP

Minimum Requirements:

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age