TES Staffing is thrilled to partner with K-12 school districts on the west side of Rochester to support their special education students. We are seeking several Paraprofessionals to join our team. These classroom heroes make all the difference- we can’t wait to talk to you about this excellent career opportunity!
Duties:
This is a direct care position involving...
- Supervising and observing students enrolled in the class,
- Acting independently and as a team member in directing, counseling, and instructing children in planned/unplanned instructional and recreational activities and daily routines,
- Implementing classroom and behavioral goals as determined by the multi-disciplinary instructional team,
- Assisting with the implementation of appropriate coping and resolution skills for students,
- Assisting the teacher in small group instruction including planning, evaluating, and providing direct instruction under the supervision of the teacher,
- Assisting the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom teaching and implementing certain units as directed by the teacher,
- Collaborating with the teacher in providing progress notes and incident reports as needed,
- Planning and implementing extracurricular activities including play productions and seasonal events,
- Providing supervision to student groups during transition times, lunch periods, and throughout the day,
- Attending all in-service and regular classroom based staffing as directed by the teacher,
- Maintaining an awareness of current treatment plans of students assigned and being perceptive of the impact that relationships and activities have on the treatment plan objectives, and
- Communicating these observations to the instructional team.
What’s in it for you?
- Contract to potential hire.
- If hired perm: Excellent Medical, Dental, and vision coverage. New York State Retirement, financial tuition coverage, PTO, no nights or weekends.
- Pay: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour, depending on experience.
Qualifications:
- Must obtain, purchase, and pass background check through NYSED.
- Able to perform physical job duties that include walking, standing for long periods of time, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- A valid drivers license and transportation.
- NOTE: You may be asked to travel to different schools and facilities on the west side during the day.
- Experience working with children a plus! Payrate is based on experience