1:1 Paraprofessional in Manhattan, New York at The Jewish Board

Job Description

PURPOSE:

The 1:1 Para Teacher Assistant is assigned to an individual student mandated by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to receive 1:1 assistance/supervision throughout the school day to meet the child’s individual behavior management needs and keep them safe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the teacher, supervise and assist individual student in the classroom or in a small group with other students.
• Assist in implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, including activities of daily living (e.g., toilet training, feeding).
• Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials for individual student.
• Escort student to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time.  Escort student throughout the building outside of the classroom.
• Escort child and, if indicated, remain with student during related service delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree and preschool special education experience.
Graduate student in related course of study is preferred.