Special Education paraprofessional - middle school

Special Education Paraprofessional – Middle School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students within the school setting – behaviorally, emotionally and academically.
• Provide supervision to students in non‑academic settings.
• Actively supervise when not in an academic setting (lunch, recess, bussing).
• Enforce school‑wide expectations using PBIS, TBRI, or the Pyramid model.
• Be available to assist special education staff in related tasks when not with students (planning, activity preparation, etc.).

• Assist with modifications to the general education curriculum.
• Assist students with assignments and activities as provided by the general education and/or special education teacher.
• Provide assistance and targeted intervention as needed, without distraction.
• Refer to supplied IEPs, BIPs, and 504 plans to best assist students and understand their needs.
• Communicate with classroom teachers, special education teachers, and other paraprofessionals about the specifics of the students you are working with.

• Assist with toileting when needed.
• Assist in dressing when needed.
• Ensure student safety.

• Physically assist students with a variety of tasks, including walking, physical participation in a variety of environments, and loading/unloading from bus or vehicle.
• Physically prevent or prompt students when needed.
• Assist students during meal time (opening lunchbox, refilling water, cutting food items, etc.).
• Assist with personal hygiene responsibilities (cleaning face, washing hands, nose blowing).
• Provide full assistance in the restroom: accompany students, change soiled undergarments, clean sanitary areas, and communicate with supervisor about restocking supplies.
• Learn how to use and facilitate student use of assistive technology communication devices.
• Collaborate with case managers and related services to ensure consistent, effective instruction.
• Encourage or aid in peer interactions.
• Provide empathy and assist students who may display screaming, crying, or aggressive actions, helping to manage or minimize disruptive behavior.
• Participate in training or professional development to better serve students.
• Assume any other duties delegated by the immediate supervisor or adjustments made as needed.

• Paraprofessional license.

Salary and benefits are aligned with the ASP Collective Bargaining Agreement located at