What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional (Long Island City Elementary School) position at Growing Up Green Charter School?
Mission Statement: The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Support:
- Providing individualized support and supervision to students with special needs to ensure their physical safety and wellbeing throughout the school day
- One-on-one or small group instruction, as outlined by the teacher
- Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
- Teaching and assisting with daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting
- Teaching students, under the direction of a teacher, in social skills and functional language/communication skills
- Providing general assistance to the classroom teacher as needed, such as preparing and distributing instructional materials
Behavioral Support:
- Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support
- Utilizing de-escalation techniques, when appropriate, to support students during moments of crisis or behavioral challenges
- Ensure that a student’s behavior intervention plan (BIP) is implemented consistently and with fidelity
- Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes
- Writing anecdotal reports concerning student behavior
- Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists and adaptive physical education providers during instruction
Related Professional Responsibilities:
- Assisting students during mealtimes, recess, and while on class trips
- Maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and families
- Participating in the school community through weekly staff meetings, school events, PD opportunities etc.
- Work closely with the Support Services department (Director of Support Services, Learning Specialists, Related Service Providers) to help meet the needs of students
- Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in the elementary grades
- Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green culture
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to participating in adult learning communities
Education
- High School Diploma required
- Teaching certificate a plus
Required Certificates & Licenses: NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance