Special Education - Paraprofessional FASE​/ERR- Park Ridge Elementary

Position

Special Education Para Professional – FASE/ERR

To work under the direction of the classroom teacher or principal in achieving the educational goals and objectives 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 the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students 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, 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
• Assist with personal care of students when required
• Perform occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds
• Work with students who have behavior needs
• Collect daily data for federal programming
• Assist 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 recommended by the teacher 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 continuous 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet Para Professional requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or 32 core academic credits from an accredited university (passing grade of “C” or better)
• Pass the Para Pro assessment with a score of 460 or higher
• Para Professional experience preferred

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