Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 3, Meadowbrook Elementary School

2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional - Tier 3, Meadowbrook Elementary School

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Purpose Statement

The Paraprofessional – Special Education Tier 3 assists in the supervision, physical and emotional/mental health care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or a self‑contained classroom; administers medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional; relieves teachers of clerical tasks; models skills for assignments; implements instruction plans; monitors behavior; and provides information to staff.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, colostomy bags, medication, diabetic management, transfers, navigating, etc.) to meet immediate health care needs.
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. to support teachers in the classroom.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and others (as instructed) to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Evaluates students throughout the school day to take action and/or provide referrals.
• Maintains instructional materials, equipment, and technology, and/or manual and electronic files/records to ensure availability of items and meet mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups in a variety of settings (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, library, drills, field trips, assemblies) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings and in‑service presentations to acquire and convey information relative to job functions.
• Performs routine clerical duties (e.g., filing, typing, attendance, grading, bulletin board) to support teachers.
• Prepares research‑based lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups for implementing goals for remediation of deficits.
• Promotes good academic, social, and emotional habits to improve student outcomes.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities to reinforce instructional objectives, implement IEP plans, and ensure student success.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g., intervention and instructional techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources) to determine appropriate instructional approaches.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights) to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries to solve problems, provide information, and/or make referrals.
• Serves as chief source of information for substitute teachers or acts as the substitute teacher to implement the defined course of study.

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective instructional support.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge: Basic math calculations with fractions, percents, and ratios; reading manuals; writing documents in prescribed formats; presenting information; understanding complex written and oral instructions; instructional procedures; age‑appropriate student activities; safety practices; conflict resolution; mental health and emotional regulation; child development and behavior stages.
• Skills: Multi‑tasking; adherence to safety practices; operating standard office equipment and software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Abilities: Scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; using job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with diverse groups; problem‑solving to identify issues and create action plans; adapting to changing priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; teamwork; working with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures; lead, guide, or coordinate others; operate within a defined budget; utilize resources from other work…