Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

SUBSTITUTE POSTIONS ARE ON CALL AS NEEDED. MAY NOT WORK EVERY DAY.

Reports to Certified Classroom Teacher/Administrator

Position

Purpose:

Continue the successful learning of exceptional students by providing and facilitating quality support to the program while the full‑time para is absent.

Applicant needs to be honest, a self‑starter, and a hard worker. Paraprofessional substitutes may work with gifted, moderately and/or severely disabled, learning disabled, behavioral disabled, physically impaired, autistic, hearing impaired, visually impaired, and speech impaired students.

• High school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in the use of computers
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to successfully complete the Substitute Orientation
• Conscientiously accept and follow directions
• Adaptability to a variety of situations
• Fundamental understanding of special education students
• Ability to lift; in good health

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day:

• Speaking, hearing, manual dexterity (e.g., typing, calculation, word processing)
• Bending/stooping, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Depending on classroom assignment, the ability to provide physical assistance and personal care for students with a variety of disabilities

Assignments vary by location, program, and individuals being supported. Each substitute para will work with students and/or assist others who are working with the exceptional student(s).

• Assist teachers with daily instruction
• Assist students in achieving their individual objectives
• Assist students to and from the school building and classrooms
• Provide assistance and care in activities such as dressing, eating, drinking, toileting, and grooming
• Assist in restraining students
• Provide tutoring individually and in groups
• Monitor classroom when the teacher is otherwise occupied
• Perform clerical functions
• Under the teacher’s direction, evaluate students’ work
• Communicate effectively with patrons and students
• Other duties as assigned

Part‑Time

$14.78 per hour