Paraprofessional - Cognitively Impaired

Paraprofessional

Location:

Westview Elementary School Work Year:  School Year Salary:
Per 2654 Contract

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent required;
Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS Para Pro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required;
Previous work with children;
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff;
Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records;
Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed;
Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.

Responsibilities and

Duties Include:

Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students in the classroom (in-person) and community. Provides small group and individualized instruction to students per the student's IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans and guidance. Collects instructional and behavioral data. Implements Behavior Intervention Plans Assists students who take scheduled breaks for sensory and/or social emotional needs. Communicate proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.

Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner. Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies. Assists with preparing daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic). Assists with distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology. When in a school-based learning environment, monitor students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria.

Assists students with classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment. Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another. Assists students with physical needs as necessary, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility. Assists students with healthcare procedures Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.

Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person. Have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours. Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.