Substitute Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 7/25/2024

Location:

District Wide

Terms of Employment: Substitute - Temporary, as needed

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the immediate supervision of a licensed professional, works closely with one or more student(s) with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide the student(s) with the educational, physical, emotional and/or behavioral support they need to successfully implement the requirements of their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). This person reports directly to the school site administrator.

• Assists the student(s) to whom they are assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the restroom, providing toileting and/or personal hygiene care (e.g., changing diapers), carrying lunch trays, eating, transportation, etc.
• Assists the student(s) in curriculum tasks as assigned by a certified teacher, carrying out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments, in and out of the traditional classroom, as designated in the instructional plan based on the IEP and under the direct supervision of the certified teacher.
• Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Accompanies the student(s) to other locations within the school, if the child’s disability warrants this type of support.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student’s eligibility and IEP teams when conferring about the student whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
• Assists individual students in performing activities initiated by the special education or classroom teacher.
• Assists the special education teacher in data collection procedures, observing, recording and charting behavior.
• Monitors and reports student(s) progress to the certified personnel.
• Assists the student in interacting with the available classroom technology (Smart Board, etc.).
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Works with students and adults in a variety of settings on and off school campus areas.
• Commutes outside of the attendance area as required to transport students to vocational programs.
• Builds connections within the community for possible employment opportunities for students with disabilities under the direction of the certified teacher.
• Communicates with various agencies to assist in setting up student appointments.
• Supervises students/adults doing piecework activities and completes the necessary paperwork for this type of vocational skill.
• Takes direction from and provides assistance to the Special Education teacher in charge of the transition program.
• Works unsupervised in an office offsite from the school for a portion of the day.
• Performs and participates in other related duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.
• Knowledge of CPR/AED and universal precautions.
• Works effectively with special needs students.
• Interprets and applies oral and written instructions.
• Performs several tasks and determines priorities.
• Deals with unusual behavior and crisis situations.
• Learns and applies school rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Completes routine records.
• Recognizes and reports hazards and applies safe work methods.
• Possesses physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Education and Training: Substitute paraprofessionals need a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Substitute paraprofessionals need a high school diploma or GED.

Must have the ability to complete:

• Specialized training as needed to meet individual student needs as outlined in IEP.
• Handle With Care, First Aid, CPR Training, and/or Sign Language Training.
• Bloodborne Pathogen and Universal Precaution Training.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

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