Paraprofessional - Special Education - Level 1

Job Title:

Paraprofessional - Special Education Level 1

Department:
School Based

Reports To:

Building Administrator

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Work Calendar:
Service 185 Days

Staff Salary Scale:
Instructional Support Salary Scale

This position works closely with one or several pupils with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical assistance and emotional support they need to gain full benefits from the district's special education program.

Assists student(s) in physical tasks and to reinforce instructional content

• Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and other self-help or classroom needs and accompanies the student(s) requiring supervision outside the classroom as necessary.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teaching staff, under the direction of the special education teacher
• Establishes an appropriate supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining a dialogue with the teaching staff providing information/data regarding student progress and performance.
• Operates and cares for a variety of equipment used in conjunction with the instructional program.
• Assists with maintaining an appropriate classroom environment to include assisting the teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists with the reasonable supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and instructional activities and any other school-wide needs.
• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the Special Education teacher.
• Assists with the collection and distribution of instruction material and with record keeping and student documentation.

Education Attainment (Required): High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Education Attainment (Preferred): Not specified.

Relevant Experience (Required): Not specified.

Relevant Experience (Preferred): Not specified.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Not specified.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): Not specified.

Knowledge

• Basic curriculum expectations and IEP goals and objectives
• Basic teaching strategies
• Skills
• Basic computer applications
• Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities and the need for alternative instructional strategies to meet their needs
• Basic reading and computation skill

Abilities

• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Rarely:
Lifting – 1–25 lbs

Occasionally:
Lifting – 26–50 lbs

Frequently:
Lifting – 50+ lbs

Rarely:
Carrying – 1–25 lbs

Occasionally:
Carrying – 26–50 lbs

Frequently:
Carrying – 50+ lbs

Rarely:
Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs

Occasionally:
Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs

Frequently:
Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs

Rarely:
Standing

Occasionally:
Sitting

Frequently:
Walking

Rarely:
Reaching

Occasionally:
Turning/Twisting

Frequently:
Balancing/Climbing

Rarely:
Stooping/Kneeling

Occasionally:
Crouching/Crawling

Job Family: PARAPROFESSIONAL LEVEL 1

Calendar: SERVICE 185 DAYS

Pay Structure: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SALARY SCALE

Position: MULTIPLE FLSA Status: NON EXEMPT

Job Grade: ISI

Job Code: 3001

Status: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.