Therapy - School Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant

Job Goal:
Work within a school and community setting under the direction of the classroom teacher to maximize students' academic, behavioral, functional, and social/emotional learning. Foster student participation in all school-related activities. Monitor and assist students in their daily routines across all school and community settings. Provide individual or small group instruction under the teacher's supervision. Offer academic support at the student's academic level.

Accompany students and provide academic and/or behavioral support in inclusion settings. Communicate with students at their level and according to their needs. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students. Assist students with bathroom and hygiene needs as requested. Implement appropriate sanitation during these activities. Support individual student's therapy programs as directed by related services staff and/or classroom teachers, including data collection.

Provide active student supervision, including, but not limited to, bus duty, community outings, playground, lunchroom, and passing periods. Follow through on behavioral programs including individual behavior intervention plans and crisis plans. Assist students onto and into transportation to and from school, including buckling of seat belts and/or harnesses. Demonstrate care for, correct use of, and maintenance of equipment, materials, and school property.

Assist students with the use and care of adaptive equipment. Develop classroom materials including, but not limited to, cutting, typing, copying, and laminating. Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment. Demonstrate commitment to student safety by maintaining a safe environment and understanding emergency procedures. Work professionally with all staff members. Participate in specialized training as requested by the program administrator.

Take appropriate initiative when no specific task is assigned. Follow through with classroom teacher routines and procedures.