IEP Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Position

Serve as a support to the classroom teacher in providing educational opportunities for each student.

Representative duties and responsibilities include:

• Using appropriate instructional strategies and techniques to support learning.
• Providing support to selected students in resource, self-contained, and/or regular classroom settings.
• Assisting and adhering to all elements of plans or accommodations as required by the IEP, behavior plan, healthcare plan, etc.
• Performing special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations.
• Assisting student/teachers in using hardware, software, and other technology including assistive technology.
• Providing ongoing feedback to the appropriate personnel regarding student performance.
• Conducting small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher.
• Assisting with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress.
• Assisting with routine recordkeeping.
• Assisting with preparation of materials for instruction.
• Locating, operating, and returning needed equipment.
• Assisting with classroom housekeeping.
• Assisting in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assisting with the supervision of students including classroom and school-wide supervision.
• Assisting with supervision of students including bus monitoring for travel to and from school-related activities.
• Possessing and maintaining valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Following work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
• Participating in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Reviewing current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensuring adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
• Following federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.