Paraprofessional- SpEd Resource

Paraprofessional Position

Position:
Paraprofessional

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher and/or Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, Special Education Supervisor

Qualifications:

High school diploma or its equivalent, Statement of Approval issued by the ISBE, Prior experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children, Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Terms of Employment: 9 Month Paraprofessional Work Calendar;
Hourly Employment

Basic Functions:
Paraprofessionals work with direction from both the general and special educators and/or administrators to engage in many different daily responsibilities. Paraprofessionals will support the instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists certified staff members with the purpose of implementing IEP goals and objectives for individual students or groups of students.
• Assists certified staff members in implementing lesson plans and developing students' independent function and behavioral skills.
• Assists with implementation of academic and/or behavior interventions, as requested.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities, field trips, and job site supervision for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive environment. This supervision includes emergency drills, assemblies, and lunchroom activities.
• Facilitate the integration of individuals with special needs in various school settings such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and other general education settings.
• Assist with tasks as assigned by certified staff including, but not limited to recording behavior skills, implementing student accommodations, escorting students, and monitoring student progress.
• Serves as a source of information and helps substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information concerning students, families, and staff that is required of certified staff.
• Participates in staff development programs, as assigned, or on a voluntary basis.
• May assist students in or performs: toileting, hygiene, and dressing routines.
• Performs not related duties as requested from time to time as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by general education teacher, special education teacher, special education supervisor and/or building administration.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.