Paraeducator (Temporary)

Job Title: Teacher Aide Department:
Assists teachers in creating a strength-based, needs-based, and team-based. Assist the teacher with developing and maintaining networks and collaborations with the clinicians and case managers to improve the availability and quality of formal and informal services to the children. Participate as a team member in the education team-based approach between all classrooms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist teaching staff in providing and conducting educational assessments for determining appropriate grade level of the children.
Understand and plan, as the children are often involved in neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions affecting a child's personality, family relationships, child, or in-home care arrangements.
Assist teaching staff to develop long- and short-term educational goals to improve a child's grade level.
Assist teaching staff to prepare lesson plans, projects, and units coordinated with approved curriculum that meets Flores standards.
Assist teaching staff to develop person-centered, strength-based classroom environments for the children.
Adapt teaching styles and methods to meet the interests and learning styles of the children.
Grade assessments for students include tests, quizzes, assignments, essays, and projects.
Assist teaching staff to maintain up-to-date records of all types and prepare reports and correspondence for team members and caregivers.
Provide transporters with assistance when transporting children in vans when needed.
Provide supervision and intervention to children riding in vans for transport.
Ensure all children are riding in a safe manner and equipped in car seats when legally required.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability: Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Computer Skills:
~ Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education/ Experience/ Skills:

• Associate degree in education or related major preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a must.
• 2+ years' experience working with children/child development required.
• Classroom management and lesson planning experience.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dental / Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program