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Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute

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Description: Permanent Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute. 35 hours/week on student contact days. Grade 4 rate of pay. Job Summary: Permanent Substitute Paraprofessionals are utilized to cover absences reported by school-based full-time paraprofessionals. The role of the substitute paraprofessional is to assist teachers with class work and/or assist with the daily care of students with emotional, cognitive, physical handicaps, autism and other special needs. Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:*Act as substitute in all district special education programs when permanent staff are absent, which includes; providing personal care services to students, utilizing appropriate equipment and devices. *Utilizing appropriate behavior techniques, providing documentation as needed. *Assist in special services programs to provide support and resources to teachers. *Provide immediate support to new students with special needs who are entering the district until an evaluation has been done to determine level of assistance needed. *Attends special education trainings. *Prioritize assignments on a daily basis based on needs of students and programs in consultation with the Director of Special Services. *Provide monthly documentation to the Director on time and requests for services so planning can occur. *Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

English Teacher, Upper School

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Mounds Park Academy, a vibrant and diverse PreK12 independent school, seeks a full-time Upper School English teacher for the 20172018 school year. English teachers at MPA are responsible for providing a classroom instructional program that supports the individual needs of all students in accordance with the school’s mission and values. We seek individuals with experience in teaching high school age students with one or more degrees in an English related subject. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach at least three (3) Upper School English classes Incorporate and work through multi-source and multi-draft student work Create and use lesson plans and syllabi as per MPA English Curriculum Review Inspire students to enter into the creative process in classes Supervise, encourage, counsel, and evaluate students Create an effective classroom environment Utilize and incorporate available academic technology for instruction Communicate and meet with students and parents during scheduled conferences and as necessary Participate in English Department and staff development activities Show a willingness to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom Perform additional duties as needed (serve on school-wide committees, advise a student club, etc.)