Classroom Paraeducator

High School diploma.

Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test

Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement

Experience and training to work effectively with at-risk students

Evidence of emotional stability and maturity

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Responsible for providing classroom support on a daily basis to students and teachers in the special education program by providing physical, emotional, academic support and assisting students in accessing the district’s special education program.

(activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule

1. Student Care

- Provide continuous

support to student(s) with significant disabilities in the classroom.

- Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and mobility

- Implement individualized behavior management

strategies

- Support students in using assistive technology and communication devices.

2. Instructional Support

1. Care Logs

- Daily records of personal care provided

2. Instructional Materials
- Highly adapted classroom materials and worksheets
- Customized visual aids and communication boards
- Modified assessment tools and data collection sheets

3. Behavior Documentation
- Completed behavior incident reports

1. Individual Student

Progress

- Improved achievement of individualized education goals

- Enhanced ability to

participate in educational activities

- Increased independence in personal care

and daily living skills

2. Health and Well-being
- Better management of

medical conditions within the school setting

- Reduced health-related absences or emergencies

- Implement highly modified curriculum under teacher direction

- Provide hand-over-hand assistance for academic and life skill activities

- Use multi-sensory

approaches to reinforce learning concepts

- Adapt classroom materials to meet individual student needs

3. Behavior Management and Safety

- Implement behavior

intervention plans for

students with challenging behaviors

- Use de-escalation

techniques and crisis

intervention strategies when necessary

- Ensure student safety at all times, including during transitions and emergencies
- Monitor and document

behavioral incidents and interventions

4. Health and Medical

Support

- Monitor student's health status and report any

concerns immediately

- Implement care plans for students with specific medical needs

5. Social and Communication Support

- Data sheets tracking

frequency and duration of behaviors as requested.

- Progress notes on

implementation of behavior intervention plans if needed.

4. Health and Safety Records
- Reports of any health

concerns or incidents

- Documentation of

implemented safety

measures and emergency responses

5. Communication Artifacts
- Daily communication logs with parents/guardians if requested.

- Notes from team meetings and collaboration sessions
- Records of interactions facilitated with peers

6. Progress Monitoring Data
- Detailed data collection sheets on IEP goal progress if requested.

7. Professional Development Records

- Certificates from

specialized training sessions
- Notes from workshops on supporting high-needs

students

- Documentation of

implemented new strategies or techniques

- Improved overall physical comfort and well-being during school hours

3. Behavior and Emotional Regulation

- Decreased frequency and intensity of challenging

behaviors

- Improved ability to communicate needs and emotions

4. Communication Skills
- Increased use of

communication systems or devices

- Improved ability to express wants, needs, and ideas

5. Social Integration

Greater participation in inclusive activities with peers

Improved social skills and peer relationships

increased acceptance and understanding from the

school community

6. Life Skills Development
- Progress in essential

adaptive skills (e.g., feeding, toileting)

- Improved ability to follow routines and transitions

-Facilitate social

interactions between

high-needsstudentsand peers

-Supporttheuseof

alternativeandaugmentative communication systems
-Encourageandmodel

appropriate social behaviors
-Assist indevelopingand implementing social stories and visual schedules

6. Data Collection and

Progress Monitoring

- Collect detailed data on student performance and behavior as requested.

- Document daily activities, interventions, and student responses

- Assist in preparing…