Job Information
Broome-Tioga BOCES Paraprofessional Education Support Specialist in Binghamton, New York
Commencing September 2024
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Paraprofessional Education Support Specialist provides support and empowerment for BOCES Teacher Aide's and School Monitors, both critical members of the special education team, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be successful. The work involves conducting training courses, building team pride, providing guidance on activities designed to support and enhancing BOCES paraprofessional workforce, and developing new strategies and plans for an improved learning experience and to better serve the students. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent with leeway allowed for the exercise on independent judgment. Does related work as required.
Performs new employee onboarding and orientation
Coordinates and facilitates required training
Develops and implements ongoing professional development programs, workshops, training procedures and resources
Conducts monthly Building Team meetings
Consults with principals regarding students and training needs
Prepares and maintains reports
Creates goals and encourages teamwork for paraprofessional employees
Good knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of developing and conducting staff development and training programs
Ability to communicate effectively
Job Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of an Associate's Degree* and two years of experience working as a Teacher's Aide or School Monitor in a public school; OR
Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma and four years of experience working as a Teacher's Aide or School Monitor in a public school; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined by the limits of A) and B) above.
*NOTE: Candidate degree must have been awarded by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Per regulations of the Commisioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is needed.
Job Number: 24-143