Learners-Paraprofessional-Sped

Position: Unique Learners-PARAPROFESSIONAL-SPED
FLSA:

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Meet one of the following eligibility requirements

* Associate degree;

* At least 48 college credit hours; OR

* Pass the Para-Pro Assessment

REPORTS TO:

Principal of School

SUPERVISES:

Students

JOB GOAL:

To assist teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments

TERM:

Nine (9) months or Ten (10) months

SALARY:

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The assignment of duties of teacher aides is the responsibility of the principal of the school; consistent with Title I, Special Education, and parish guidelines.

The paraprofessional's schedule MUST be written, definite, and flexible

* Aides are to report to work as assigned by the principal

* The school day is consistent with that of the They take the same breaks as the teachers

* Any scheduled in-service training activities which concern aides are to be considered a part of the work day

* Aides are to work with assigned teachers according to their plans and under direct supervision of the teacher(s)

* Assist with classroom management such as:

* Reading instructions to pupils

* Supervising lessons

* Reading stories

* Listening to oral reading

* Checking seat work

* Relieving teachers for conferences or emergencies

* Assist with the classroom instructions such as:

* Helping children who have been absent

* Supervising individualized programs

* Dictating directions such as spelling

Only the teacher diagnoses and prescribes-the aides assist in the treatment prescribed by:

* Working on a one to one basis with children

* Working with groups of children

* Assisting teachers with responsibilities as they work with activities

* Teachers Aides are to be involved in activities such as:

* Checking objective tests

* Studying and becoming familiar with all materials to be used in activities to insure their effective use

* Learning use and care of audio-visual equipment and materials

* Reproducing materials provided by teacher coordinators and supervisors for the use of activities

* Organizing and filing all pertinent materials according to skills

* Aides are to assist with routine classroom behavior but are not to be responsible for discipline of students

* If duties are assigned for the supervision of children outside the classroom, these must be under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member. Examples: hall, breakfast, bus, etc.

* Understands the principles of child growth and development

* Perform any other duties assigned by evaluator