Special Education Paraprofessional

Requirements

• A team player who is detail-oriented, resourceful and able to manage his/her responsibility with confidence and discretion
• Comfort in a start-up environment with flexibility Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Passion for working with young children
• At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred

Benefits

Additional Information

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. The Position The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing individual and small-group instructional support for students with both special and typical learning needs within the general education environment, including but not limited to the classroom, recess, and lunch settings. This role works under the supervision of a certificated Education Specialist, who provides ongoing coaching, weekly oversight, training, and instructional direction. This position is well suited for individuals who are passionate about supporting students with learning disabilities and who have a foundational understanding of IEPs, differentiated instruction, and inclusive learning environments. The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, and relationship-driven, with the ability to successfully support students through challenging behaviors while maintaining a positive and structured learning environment. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as Paraprofessionals partner closely with teachers and school staff to reinforce student goals, redirect behavior when needed, keep students engaged and on task, and ensure all learners are supported academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the school day. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

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