Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Assists IEP Team in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements academic instruction designed by a teacher for individuals or small groups.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.).
• Monitors special education students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicates with and works with surrounding school districts to retrieve and provide Special Education documents.

• Ability to connect with students to motivate them in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.

• High school diploma or the equivalent required,
  and
• Two years of college [60 units],
  or
• A.A. Degree [or higher]
  or
• ETS Parapro Assessment passing score.
• Paraprofessional experience preferred.