Paraprofessional-Special Education

Paraprofessional - Special Education Position Details

DIVISION: Assigned Location

GRADE: 5

DEPARTMENT: Assigned School

WORK DAY: 190

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

JOB CLASS: 4362

GROUP: Classified

The role of a Special Education Paraprofessional is essential for creating a structured and effective learning environment for special education students from Pre‑K through K12. Paraprofessionals support the delivery of specialized instructional programs and help students utilize available resources to enhance their learning experience. Depending on the needs of the classroom and teachers, they may work in various settings including classrooms, offices, and media centers, and they might assist students individually or in groups.

This position adapts to diverse educational needs, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive in their educational journey.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Paraprofessional license OR have passed the paraprofessional assessment
• Maintains all licenses and certifications
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance
• At least 21 years of age (Individuals who have a minimum credit hours and hold an Associate Degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement)

• Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Adhering to safety practices and procedures
• Administering first aid and/or prescribed medications
• Applying physical restraint practices
• Promoting activities and/or events

• Performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Reading a variety of manuals and writing documents following prescribed formats
• Presenting information to others and understanding complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions
• Concepts of grammar and punctuation
• Stages of child development and learning styles
• Age‑appropriate activities/behaviors
• Classroom instructional media and technology
• Cultural differences of student population
• Health standards and hazards
• Job‑related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies
• Methods of instruction and training
• Operation of office equipment and technology
• School safety and security practices

• Scheduling activities, gathering and collating data, and using job‑related equipment
• Flexibility to work with others and handle diverse data using defined processes
• Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
• Communicating with diverse groups and maintaining confidentiality
• Setting priorities and working as part of a team
• Adapting to changing work priorities and communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds
• Working extended hours and handling frequent interruptions

• Administers achievement and diagnostics tests as directed by the teacher (math and reading tests, etc.) to support instruction.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments and training for accomplishing daily tasks (listening to students read, providing writing assistance, help with computer learning programs, toilet training, etc.) to practice and reinforce learning concepts and academic goals.
• Implements independent study, enrichment work, remedial work, and daily physical cleanliness (toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, hair brushing, self‑feeding, etc.) to reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area supplies, and learning aids (computers, drawing materials, etc.) to ensure availability of items and provide a safe learning environment.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom restrooms, bus loading/unloading, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Responds to emergency…