SPED Paraprofessional- Behavior

Special Education Paraprofessional

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, the Special Education Paraprofessional will implement lessons and curriculum of a classroom or program teacher under the certificated teacher's direction as part of an education team. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

This may include implementing health and/or behavioral plans and providing emergency health related assistance to students as needed. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies, and creating and maintaining classroom environments/materials.

Essential Job Functions May Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following:

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains knowledge and skill in working with students; works under the direction of the Special Education Teacher or other personnel while maintaining license;
• Uses scientific knowledge and personal competencies to establish and support students' goals as directed by the Special Education Teacher or other personnel;
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education procedures and state regulations and guidelines;
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based resources through the school, district, community, professional organizations and research journals;
• Collects data to assist with the recommendation, scheduling, or academic and behavior planning;
• Implements plans assigned by the Special Education Teacher or other personnel and monitors their effectiveness;
• Demonstrates excellent rapport with students;
• Organizes time effectively by providing instruction, crisis intervention, and other services as requested by school personnel;
• Establishes and maintains clear procedures when responding to a crisis or following other directives;
• Establishes standards of conduct and professionalism when delivering instruction, supervision, behavior interventions, responding to a crisis, etc;
• Effectively organizes physical space for data collection, instruction, etc;
• Proactively responds to student crisis and other timely student needs in a timely manner;
• Implements individualized student plans that are aligned and suitable to their needs;
• Successfully communicates with staff and ensures informed consent is obtained before implementing academic and behavior interventions;
• Collects necessary information from a variety of data sources and shares information with certified personnel; communication with families is to be made by certified staff;
• Provides feedback to certified staff so adjustments aimed at student progress can be considered;
• Regularly reflects on the efficacy of their service delivery to students;
• Effectively collaborates with all stakeholders seeking input on individual students and provides on-going support and regular feedback to educational staff implementing programs;
• Utilizes a variety of data collection tools and graphed data results to monitor and report on student progress; assists with completing assessments, data collection and reports by due dates;
• Participates as a member of the problem-solving team recommending and assisting with the implementation of preventative behavior analytic procedures that include research-based behavior interventions and strategies; maintains positive relationships with colleagues;
• Maintains professional competence through on-going professional development and modeling of positive behavioral supports and classroom strategies; maintains professional license;
• Displays professionalism, honesty, integrity, ethical practice and confidentiality; implements IEP services and requirements within legally mandated timelines; follows designated schedule, attendance policy and is punctual;
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher or other school personnel.

Employees in this position must be able to (a) sit and stand for extended periods of time, (b) type/enter data into computer, (c) stand, walk, bend over, reach, push/pull up to 10 lbs., and lift/carry 25-40 lbs.

Expectations:

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, families, and school employees
• Communicates effectively with staff and students
• Maintains a professional attitude and treats all students with dignity and respect
• Displays fairness, patience, self-control, and impartiality for all students and staff
• Works cooperatively and effectively with others
• Helps maintain a positive classroom and school environment
• Adheres to designated work schedule
• Follows policies and procedures of the district(s)/building(s) to which the paraprofessional is assigned

Equipment Use:
Standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to…