Shift type: Part-time Special Education Paraprofessional (Secondary)

Part-time Work hours:10:00 AM - 1:45 PM

Part-time Work days: Mon - Fri, except for no-school days for students

About Lotus School for Excellence:

Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, College Preparatory School with S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus.

Visit our website for more information: www.lotusschool.org

A school paraprofessional must be willing to:

• Work in an environment full of Secondary aged learners (ages 13+)
• Assist the teachers with daily in- and out-of-classroom tasks such as short-term student monitoring, helping students with class assignments, making & handing out copies, pick-up & drop-off supervision, etc.
• Perform active supervision duties during lunch and recess
• Cover classes when a sub does not show up or coverage can't be found
• Assist the testing coordinator during testing seasons
• Willing to work and excel in a very diverse student environment
• Perform any other duty assigned by the school administration

Professional expectations:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic school environment
• Ability to follow directions and complete the tasks as directed
• Ability to stand or walk around for about an hour, as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to apply superb judgment
• Strong self-starter; ability to work with limited direction
• Demonstrate an energetic and positive personality towards students, parents, and coworkers
• Follow all school policies and procedures for staff members
• Know and enforce school rules stated in the student handbook, as needed
• Dedication and commitment to work

Specialized duties:

Paraprofessional will assist special needs students with the following: Moving around the classroom and school, opening items when necessary, getting items in the classroom, restroom assistance, assistance in the cafeteria for lunch routine, stretching breaks, and other daily activities. This will allow the student to access the curriculum, activities and basic needs throughout the day. Stretches need to be provided on a daily basis, which can take up to 30 minutes at a time. The student needs extended time to use a handheld urinal in the bathroom with an adult to assist if necessary.

Required:

• High School diploma
• Pass the background check

Preferred:

• Experience as a paraprofessional
• Experience in schools or educational environment
• Experience with Secondary age learners (ages 13+)

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.00 to $16.50 /hour