Special Education Para - Middle School; Level 2

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Job Description

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional – Level 2 Reports to: Building Principal

The Special Education Paraprofessional – Level 2 provides direct support to students with disabilities, enabling access to curriculum and promoting independence in their educational environment. Under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, this position supports the implementation of individualized programs, personal care, behavioral interventions, and daily instructional routines across various settings.

• Assist students with physical and self-care needs such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, occupational therapy tasks, and mobility transfers.
• Support students during transitions between classrooms, activities, and environments (e.g., lunch, recess, specials).
• Facilitate student participation in the general education classroom by reinforcing academic content and accommodations under teacher supervision.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and accommodations.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans; provide behavior support including physical management or restraints when required (training provided).
• Reinforce instructional content introduced by special education and general education teachers.
• Ensure student safety and maintain a secure learning environment for all students.
• Encourage and support student independence to the greatest extent possible.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students.
• Assist with field trips, community-based instruction, and extracurricular activities, including wheelchair securement and student mobility.
• Collect and document student performance data as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Support classroom behavior management and contribute to a structured and engaging learning environment.

• Supervise students in various non-instructional settings (e.g., playground, cafeteria, hallways, locker rooms, study halls).
• Address or report inappropriate behaviors in accordance with district policies and communicate concerns to teachers or administrators as needed.

Communication – 3%

• Maintain open and regular communication with the supervising teacher(s) regarding schedules, student needs, and daily updates. Participate in collaborative problem-solving and team meetings as requested.

• Assist with preparation and organization of classroom materials and activities.
• Attend and actively participate in professional development, staff meetings, workshops, and in-services as required.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Flexibility and adaptability in responding to student and classroom needs.
• Physical ability to support student mobility, including lifting or transferring as needed. Willingness to complete necessary training (e.g., behavior intervention, CPI, first aid/CPR).

Alliance Public School District
1604 Sweetwater Avenue
Alliance, NE 69301