SPECIAL EDUCATION ROLES

Scoot is thrilled to offer roles in Special Education!

Scoot Education places educators in long-term and short-term roles in Special Education settings, including Paraeducator (amongst others).

These roles entail working in small groups or 1:1 settings with students with special needs. The needs of this student population can range from “mild/moderate” to “moderate/severe” (also known as Extensive Support Needs).  Special Education is a large umbrella that captures intellectual, cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral disabilities.

For some roles in these categories, school partners require additional training.  In most cases, Scoot can provide this training.  Time spent in Scoot-provided training is paid to the educator and is a great way to accelerate your career.

In all cases, Scoot Consultants will inform Scoot Educators on the details, requirements, and demands of the role. Should the assigned duties differ or if a Scoot Educator be asked to perform tasks outside of what was originally described to them, the Educator is responsible for contacting their Consultant immediately.

Scoot categorizes SPED Support roles into three categories:

• Note: In practice, schools may be more fluid about the definitions of these roles. Every student is unique and responsibilities from one role may present themselves in others. As such, it is important for Scoot Educators in special education to be familiar with the full spectrum of role functions.

Below are more details about each type of role:

PARAEDUCATOR 1

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  As a Paraeducator with Scoot, you will:

  • Provide instructional, behavioral and language support (if bilingual) to students with mild/moderate special education needs under the direction or supervision of a special education or general education teacher.
  • Provide accommodations/modifications as per a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
  • Be prompt and reliable, appropriately dressed, groomed, and follow and adhere to Scoot policies and guidelines.
  • Comply with verbal and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
  • Communicate materials to students in a confident and clear manner and otherwise ensure students’ optimal learning.
  • Manage student behavior effectively and consistently, providing appropriate disciplinary measures as needed and according to School policies.
  • Respond appropriately in the event of an emergency, ensuring that students follow School safety guidelines.
  • Comply with and enforce School and division regulations and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Scoot Education and School administrator(s) in accordance with Scoot Education, School, and division policies and practices.
  • Work with students in small groups. A Scoot Paraeducator should never work as the only adult with groups of students larger than six.
  • Work with students in a 1:1 setting. However, Scoot Educators should never be alone/unsupervised with a single student.
  • Maintain confidentiality of students and families as mandated by district, state and federal regulations.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequently required to walk, sit, stand and/or bend for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to communicate with and observe students and surroundings throughout the workday.
  • Required to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 30 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to effectively work in a structured and frequently fast-paced environment, including potentially participating in extracurricular activities and events.
  • Visual and auditory capabilities: Teachers should have sufficient vision and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation(s) to effectively observe and communicate with students in various settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, and other learning environments.
  • No physical contact with students. Any physical contact that does take place between adult and student should be reported to Scoot Consultants as soon as possible, no later than the same day of the placement (regardless of the degree - when in doubt, contact Scoot).
  • Scoot Paraeducators should never deliver CPR, First Aid or Medication - unless certified to do so AND happen to be the only adult present or available.

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Education requirements differ by location and position and will be communicated by your Scoot Consultant.