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NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1
CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE:              Paraprofessional, Special Education
SUPERVISOR:                  Principal and Director of Special Education
REPORTS TO:                  Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher

PAY RANGE:                     $18.25 - $26.25 per hour (depending on certification and years of experience)

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Paraeducator I or Paraeducator II Certification required
• Prefer experience working with students who have varied strengths/abilities/needs
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive, cooperative approach to problem solving.
• Motivated to work collaboratively with team members.
• Knowledge of basic skills of operating systems of computers and assistive technology.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.

SUMMARY:  The Paraprofessional will assist, support and work under the direction and close supervision of teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. The Paraprofessional will implement, NOT DEVELOP,
lesson plans provided by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and Consultants.
Sole responsibility for the supervision of students should not be assigned to Paraprofessionals.  Paraprofessionals should work under the close supervision of a member or members of the instructional or administrative staff at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads, understands and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist and Consultants.
• Facilitates participation of students in accessing the general curriculum.
• Gathers, collects and records data, on data sheets, related to IEP goals; shares information, observations and insights with team members.
• Supports and implements the school's values and practices regarding instructional strategies, expectations for peer behavior, peer interaction and inclusion.
• Informs Special Education Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, and other district staff of student progress.
• Attends, participates and integrates information learned in weekly Paraprofessional meetings, Special Education team meetings/conferences into classroom as directed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
• Prepares educational materials as directed by Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Physical therapist, a Psychologist and Consultants.
• Creates substitute paraprofessional plans.
• Prepares Medicaid paperwork (Waypoint billing)
• Attends workshops and trainings as needed.  (7.25 hours of work per day)
• Carry over of learned behaviors and skills, including the use of assistive technology, throughout the daily schedule as recommended by the Special Education/Case Manager, Classroom Teacher and related service personnel.
• Works with students as assigned by administrator. Solve practical and clinical problems using learned techniques and skills, and within the scope of the current school district's policies.
• Makes independent judgments within the scope of respective job duties.
• Adapts to performing under minimal stress in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Performs school responsibilities as appropriate and/or assigned.
• Provides any other assistance to students, directly related to the position as assigned by Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher and Administration.

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, certification information, and 3 recent letters of recommendation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District ensures equal employment opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The District will employ individuals who meet the physical and mental requirements, and who have the education, training, and experience established as necessary for the performance of the job as specified in the pertinent job description.