Special Education Paraprofessional- Teletherapy Speech

Position Purpose

To assist virtual Speech/Language Therapists by supervising and assisting students receiving services, and to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

• Supervise students who are receiving virtual Speech/Language services.
• Maintain student schedule, data, and classroom procedures for Speech/Language Therapist.
• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips to supervise.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school or learning activities.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Work in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.