PreSchool Paraprofessional II-; SPED

Pre School Paraprofessional II-A (SPED)

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Title:

Para ll-A (Special Education Program and Instructional Support)

Reports To:

Certified Faculty/Administrator

To insure the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to programs and personnel.

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 48 hrs college credit or pass state‑mandated paraprofessional assessments
• Ability to successfully accomplish/complete the annual in‑service training
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit sound judgment
• Adapt to a variety of situations
• Fundamental understanding of students and the learning process
• Some positions will require specialized qualifications such as expertise with the piano, skill in physical education, knowledge of the outdoors/nature and hiking, and non‑English language fluency

Speaking, hearing, manual dexterity (coordination of eye/hand for activities such as typing, calculating, word processing, and the like), bending/stooping, sitting, walking, standing, lifting (up to 50lbs). Some positions will require the ability to provide physical assistance and personal care for students with various disabilities.

Assignments vary by location, programs, and students served. The position requires the ability and willingness to work with students having disabilities ranging from mild to severe.

• Work with an individual professional and/or student throughout the day
• Work as a team member (composed of paras and certified professionals).
• Under the direction of a certified faculty member, work individually with varied students throughout the day
• Work as a team with varied groups of students throughout the day

• Assist in daily instruction and training
• Assist students in achieving their individual objectives
• Provide assistance and care in such activities as dressing, eating, drinking, toileting and grooming
• Record/chart student data
• Assist in restraining students
• Monitor students for changes which require medication
• Tutor children individually and in groups
• Set up equipment for testing and learning
• Communicate effectively with patrons and students
• Assist students with therapy procedures initiated by the certified supervisor
• Perform liaison duties between staff and parents
• Conduct home visits
• Assist families in accessing available community resources
• Assist in obtaining emergency services such as clothing, food, medical services, etc
• Monitor students and provide assistance for in‑school suspension, lunchroom, recess, field trip and hall supervision
• Under the direction of a certified staff member, monitor library/learning centers, laboratories and equipment
• Assist students with therapy procedures initiated by the certified supervisor
• Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests under the supervision of a certified faculty member
• Type, organize, duplicate, distribute/file correspondence, reports, tests, testing materials
• Prepare and maintain records and reports
• Transcribe taped information
• Complete record forms including histories, needs, and problems and recommended action
• Operate and care for assigned equipment
• Perform general bookkeeping tasks including the collection and recording of collected money
• Answer phone, provide information when appropriate, relay messages, set up appointments
• Assist school personnel, parents and students in the successful transition and integration of students into the proper learning environment(s)
• Organize and/or schedule conferences
• Assist in implementing plans by notifying, scheduling, coordinating, and presenting information
• Assist with behavior control as needed
• Assist with attendance, data collection and graphing
• Receive, sort, process and distribute equipment, materials and mail
• Attend professional development meetings, and other meetings as assigned

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel.

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training