Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Position Summary

The job of an Individual Aide/ Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel

Assessment

* Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress

* Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system

Management

* Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.

* Implements established behavior management system

* Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned

* Assists with student supervision and/or feeding including snacks and reinforcements

* Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group

* Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students

* Where necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervision

* Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures

* Charts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data

* Keeps current all required forms and documents

Communication

* Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students

* Communicates effectively with students and colleagues

* Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.

Knowledge

* Maintains a current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity

* Maintains current knowledge of first aid procedures

* Knowledge and ability to safely support students' physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toileting

* Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques

* Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities