Per Diem Substitute Special Education Paraeducator

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Job Description - Substitute Special Education Paraeducators

PURPOSE:

To serve as an integral member of the instructional team to provider services to individual student(s) in accordance with the goals/objectives identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Certified Staff Professional(s) and/or appropriate Administrator.

EXAMPLE OF

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with individual students or small groups of students, under the supervision of a certified teacher, to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Record achievements and diagnostic tests, under the direction of the teacher, for individual students or groups of students.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Follow student schedule, as written by certified staff, i.e. administrators, teachers, resource, etc. and seek clarification as needed.
• Assist the teacher in the handling, operation, and care of equipment used in the classroom, including media and instructional materials.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assembles, play periods, field trips, and in other non-classroom activities.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Provides support for student(s) disability and goals (IEP) as assigned by certified staff, and maintains strict confidentiality of the same.
• Assist with daily living needs, such as feeding and bathroom accommodations.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist the teacher in drill work, large group reading, or storytelling.
• Exhibits a clear understanding of the IEP information as it pertains to their role as an implementer.
• Ability to assist nurse or other staff member with procedures required by learners who have special health care needs, i.e. assisting with toileting needs with another adult present.
• Alert the teacher(s) regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and sensitivity of information about students as is expected of a certified teacher.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set as assigned by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction as needed.
• Assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning school environment.
• Talk to and attempt to calm student(s) who as distressed.
• Assist other students in an inclusion classroom.
• Participate in professional development training programs, as required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibits proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Appropriate reading, spelling, writing, and math skills to support student.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
• Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.

• Pass the Para Pro Assessment, hold an Associate’s Degree, or have completed at least 60 credits at an approved college.
• Must meet NCLB compliance requirements, as applicable.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support any specialized programs for Special Needs students, including…