Special Education Paraprofessional Job Norfolk area,Nebraska USA,Education / Teaching

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JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - Middle School

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma
First aid/CPR certificate desired

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator;
Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator;
Special Education Teacher

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 hours/day; school year only (9 months)

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aids
Listens to students read, and reads to students
Helps students with make-up work
Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
Alerts teacher to needs of students
Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
Assists with the physical and health needs of the children, such as feeding and toileting
Assists with augmentative communication/electronic devices/be willing to be trained for use
Does miscellaneous typing and filing
Inventories books, materials and equipment
Assists when emergencies arise
Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator