Paraeducator

Contributes to a well-organized, smooth-functioning class environment where students can fully utilize the instructional program and available resources. Helps the professional staff meet their instructional objectives by assisting individual students and small groups under the specific direction of teachers.

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational activities under the guidance of a certified teacher.
• Assists the teacher in implementing unique strategies and interventions developed by the teacher for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Serves as a resource person for the student(s) in communicating with the teachers regarding specific instruction with students relative to a particular goal attainment.
• Work with individuals and small groups of students to:
  • Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Assist with self-help and independence skills, including toileting/diapering, lifting/transfers, feeding, and seizure procedures.
  • Implement remedial and review exercises, as well as practice and drill work as outlined by the teacher.
  • Aid independent study, enrichment, or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
  • Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
  • Assist in test taking, tape-recording books, and reading to students;
    Assist in test taking, reading to students, and the operation of any adaptive equipment needed by the students, such as audio recordings, voice amplification devices, messaging devices, hearing aids and FM systems, and visual magnification systems.
  • Assist in assessment activities to collect and document objective information about student performance on specific tasks.
  • Observe and make notes of the observation on student performance or learning behaviors, such as listening to students read or other activities related to developing oral communication skills.
  • Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
  • When necessary:
    Accompanies assigned student(s) assigned to lunch, recess, nurse's office, Related Services, and special classes, such as physical education, art, and music.
  • When necessary:
    Assists student(s) with physical tasks if there is a difficulty.
• Assist teachers with non-instructional duties, such as:
  • Attendance checking
  • Classroom supervision of students in preparation for lunch, bus loading and unloading, cleanup, and play periods.
  • Escorting and supervising the movement of students throughout the school.
  • Checking books and materials, correcting papers, proctoring testing, and providing make-up work assistance.
  • Assists with maintaining student records as appropriate, including using technology employed by the District.
  • Performs clerical duties related to classroom organization and instruction.
• Other responsibilities:
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, and families.
  • Knows state child protection laws, rules and regulations, and school policies regarding reporting child abuse/neglect.
  • Uses standard spoken English appropriately, Including reading and comprehending passages written in English.
  • Uses language, style, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience.
  • Respects the influence that families have on childhood learning and development.
  • Understands the necessity of being sensitive to diversity in cultural heritages, lifestyles, and value systems among children, youth, and families.
  • Respect the value of constructive criticism and respond effectively to recommendations and requests to modify performance/behavior.
  • Fulfill the punctuality, reliability, and responsibility requirements regarding school-level and district policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist in the administrative duties of the school during regular…