Special Education Paraprofessional
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Covington, Indiana
Employer: Covington Community School Corporation
Position Area: Support Staff / Special Education Instructional Assistant
Description: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the paraprofessional will assist certified professional staff with special education students in the classroom to meet academic and functional goals and objectives;
The individual selected for this position will be expected to:
- Assist and guide students to reinforce daily tasks;
- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement individualized programs;
- Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs;
- Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensuring a safe and orderly classroom, and ensuring students are on task;
- Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch period, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas;
- Accompanies students on field trips and community outings for the purpose of assisting with supervision;
- Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives;
To Apply for the Posted Position please provide the following:
1. Letter of Interest
2. A Copy of Professional Resume
3. A Completed CCSC Application
4. 3 Letters of Recommendation
5. A Copy of Professional Teaching License
The above information should be emailed to: beckm@covington.k12.in.us