Paraprofessional, Special Education Support in Long Beach CA
Overview
Paraprofessional role supporting K-12 students with and without disabilities in classroom and non instructional settings. You will assist teachers with individualized materials, behavior data collection, and adaptations under IDEA guidance. Join a collaborative team and help close learning gaps while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build instructional support by implementing teacher designated programs and schedules
- 2Design and record functional behavior observations to inform strategies
- 3Assist in preparing materials for special education teachers and adapt content as needed
- 4Supervise students during non instructional periods and support peer relationships
- 5Collect data and take anecdotal notes on student progress and behaviors
- 6Work with a multidisciplinary team including Speech Pathologist, School Psychologist, and Occupational Therapist
- 7Provide bathroom assistance and support for students as required by IEPs
- 8Support inclusion and provide accommodations to students with IEPs as directed
- 9Support teachers in implementing individualized programming and assessments
- 10Contribute to a positive classroom climate and reinforce appropriate behaviors
Requirements6
- 1Prior experience with students and comfort working with kids
- 2Comfortable in classroom settings including with special needs students
- 3Clear FBI-DOJ background check (provided through us)
- 4Comfort providing bathroom assistance or diaper changes
- 5Negative TB test result
- 6Must pass an assessment test or have 60 college units
Salary Insight
$40 - $50k per year
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Required Skills
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