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 job of Paraprofessional
- Special Education Tier 3 is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision, physical and emotional/mental health care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; administering medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional; relieving teachers of clerical tasks; assisting students by modeling the skills necessary to perform assignments; assisting in implementing plans for instruction;

monitoring student behavior during non‑classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing 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, transfer, navigating, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and others (as instructed) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Evaluates students during the course of the school day for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.
• Maintains instructional materials, equipment, and technology and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, library, drills, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in meetings and in‑service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs routine clerical duties (e.g. filing, typing, attendance, grading, bulletin board, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Prepares research‑based lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of deficits.
• Promotes good study, social, and emotional habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
• Provides, under the supervision of an assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, assistive technology, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring student success in school.
• Researches resources and methods, as assigned, (e.g. intervention and instructional techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate instructional approach for students.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and/or referral.
• Serves as chief source of information for substitute teacher or as the substitute teacher for the purpose of implementing defined course of study left by the teacher.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand…