Special Education Paraprofessional (26-27)

The role

The Special Education Paraprofessional plans and delivers lessons to individuals and small groups of scholars. This role involves providing behavior support, analyzing student progress data, and collaborating with teachers and families.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver lessons to individuals and small groups of scholars that target remedial skill needs, IEP goals, and general education content
• Provide in the moment behavior support and coaching, and respond to crisis behavior as necessary
• Analyze data and conduct assessments to track student progress on IEP goals
• Assist Education specialist(s) in the completion of quarterly progress reports
• Collaborate with special education teachers, Managing Director of Special Education, general education teachers, school leadership team, and families

Required qualifications

• AA Degree
• OR completion of two years of college, not a degree but 72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours of college credit
• OR a passing score on the ETS ParaPro, CBEST, CODESP, or other approved assessment
• At least 2 years experience working with students and classroom management
• High behavioral and academic expectations for all students
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices for students with high needs
• Willingness to be flexible with your schedule
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities

Nice to have

• BA preferred

Benefits

• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks)
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials
• Employee Assistance Program

Before you apply

• submit a resume online

About the company

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. It was founded by a group of mothers in East San José to provide stronger academics and more support for their children.