Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

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SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE PARAPROFESSIONAL - Westside Elementary

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required

Building Administrator;
Special Education Teacher

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

School year only

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

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
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assist in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assist students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assist teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assist with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students