Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional; Special Needs and Abilities Preschool

Position: Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional (Special Needs and Abilities Preschool)
Position Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional

Immediate Supervisor:
Special Education Teacher, Building Administrator, District Support Team

Position Summary:

* Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times

* Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher

* Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP

* Assist students in following classroom schedule

* Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher

* Maintain daily communication with special education teacher

* Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student's IEP

* Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services

* Maintain confidentiality of student information

* Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement

Qualifications:

* Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit

* High school diploma

* Previous experience with children or students with special needs.

* Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students' needs

* Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher

* Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs

* Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP

* Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).

Duties:

* Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed

* Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities

* Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs

* Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students' IEPs

* Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers

* Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.

* Assist with feeding as needed.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.