Special Education Program Paraprofessionals

Instructional Paraprofessional

Qualification:

1) All instructional paraprofessionals must at least possess the NCLB Paraprofessional License. In lieu of this license, possessing a Substitute Teacher or Teacher License is acceptable. In order to qualify for the NCLB Paraprofessional License, the applicant must possess:

- High School diploma or equivalent and - 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university or
- Associates Degree or
- Passing score on the ETS Para-Pro Test or ACT Work Keys Test.
2) Satisfactory Physical performed by a licensed physician.

License:
Valid Educator License with Stipulation (ELS)/Paraprofessional Approval

Reports To:

Teacher

Performance Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set-up by the teacher.
• Sets up audio-visual equipment.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom and playground duties, such as snack, toilet and clothing routines.
• Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make-up work.
• Assists in drill work.
• Assists with reading and storytelling.
• Assists small groups of students in the library.
• Participates in inservice training programs.
• Provides for well organized, smoothly functioning class environment under the direction of the teacher in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
• Respects confidentiality of information pertaining to the school and the students. All inquiries from parents regarding their child's progress shall be directed to the teacher.
• Any/All other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or administration.