Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraprofessional at the Department of Education, excelling in instructional support and behavior improvements. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective documentation and compliance with IEPs. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to fostering positive learning environments.
Providing instruction and active supervision, one-on-one (1:1) or in small groups, as outlined by the classroom teacher in the following areas: academics, recreation, motor, vocational,
socialization and communication.
• Reinforcing appropriate behavior through the use of positive behavior supports.
• Teaching daily living skills, such as independent feeding and dressing.
• Diapering and toileting.
• Assisting occupational therapists, physical therapists and/or speech therapists, as well as aiding other education providers during the school day, as appropriate to the classroom assignment and/or IEP recommendations.
• Escorting students on school trips, to and from buses, classroom, lunchroom, school-wide
arrival and dismissal.
• Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes.
• Writing separate anecdotal information concerning a student’s behavior consistent with the student’s IEP recommendations while they are receiving 1:1 related services.