Classroom Paraeducator
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TITLE:
High Needs Classroom Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
REPORTS TO:SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
SUPERVISOR:SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
JOB GOAL: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.
Inputs(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
Evidence1. 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
Responsibilities- 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
Documentation- 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
Outcomes- 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
Further Responsibilities-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…
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