Special Education Paraprofessional (Rocketship Fuerza)
Company: Rocketship Public Schools
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite
possibility of human potential. We believe that every student
deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their
unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to
unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our
non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels
student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners
with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in
their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders,
and students working together to transform the future for
underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public
Schools, we are unleashing potential.The Position The
Paraprofessional will be responsible for providing individual and
small group instruction for students with both special and typical
learning needs in the general education environment including, but
not limited to: the classroom, recess, and lunch area. The
Paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a certificated
Education Specialist who will provide weekly oversight, training
and direction.Essential Functions:
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- Under the direction of the special education case manager,
implement individual and small group instruction for students with
special education needs
- Collaborate with students' case managers to assess student
progress towards goals on a consistent basis; communicate student
progress with case managers and general education teachers
- Implement behavior management strategies during small group and
individual instruction in order to support student engagement
- Support the implementation of behavior intervention plans that
have been developed by students' case managers; Record data for
individualized instructional programs and positive behavior support
plans. Qualifications:
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- A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to
manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion
- Comfort in a start-up environment with flexibility
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Passion for working with young children
- At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's
Paraprofessional Assessment required
- Experience working with students with disabilities
desiredPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties
of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear,
and communicate with both adults and children. The employee
frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel
objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to
stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally
climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position
include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to
high.Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and
experience.Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in
accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local
laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location
in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all
terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship
Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee
harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability,
or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of
Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job
duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our and here for
our . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact
Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb.
Email: kkilb@rsed.org. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109,
Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.
Keywords: Rocketship Public Schools, San Jose , Special Education Paraprofessional (Rocketship Fuerza), Education / Teaching , San Jose, California
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