Special Education - ERR​/SLC Paraprofessional - Sherman

Position

Special Education Para Professional – ERR/SLC

Classified

Para Professional

Sherman Elementary School

Principal

Work under the direction of the classroom teacher or principal to achieve the educational goals of all qualifying students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction.
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations.
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff.
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance.
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance.
• Observe students’ work and study habits.
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed.
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments.
• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering an effective instructional program.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the classroom teacher.
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs.
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist with large group activities such as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Accompany the student in and around the building as needed.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the student to provide a positive classroom experience.
• Serve as a resource person to the special education team as needed.
• Work as part of a team.
• May include assisting with personal care of students.
• Some lifting required.
• Work with students who have behavior needs.
• Collect daily data for federal programming.
• Assist the certified teacher in preparing for classroom activities.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential.
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student.
• Attend faculty meetings as required.
• Assume responsibility for continuing professional growth and development through reading professional journals and other publications.
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise.
• Represent the school district in a positive manner.
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Para Professional requirements.
• Bachelors Degree or 32 core academic credits from an accredited university with a passing grade of “C” or better.
• Pass the Para Pro assessment with a score of 460 or higher.
• Para Professional experience preferred.
• Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents.
• Work well with students, staff, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressures and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of…