Special Ed Paraprofessional

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member assist student(s)

Essential Job Functions

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Additional Duties:

- Assist staff or building administration, as needed.

- All other duties as assigned

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

- Teachers Aide certificate (30 hour college credit hours or pass the Para Pro exam)

• Personality characteristics compatible with the functions and responsibility of the position
• Demonstrate professional commitment and trust
• Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities
• Criminal background checks are required

Please contact Debbie Poffinbarger, Elementary Principal, at dpoffinbarger with questions.