Specialized Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

A specialized paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe learning environment where children's individual needs are met.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, 7:30-3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Essential Functions:

• Implements IEP and Behavior Plan under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students in both group and 1-on-1 settings.
• Assists students with health and self-help needs, including but not limited to, feeding, toileting, positioning, and dressing. This may require operating specialized equipment.
• Assists students in developing social and emotional skills.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, specials, and general education.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional activities at the direction of the teacher, including Math, English, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
• Communicates with the supervising teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Assists with bus duty in the mornings and afternoons, helping load and unload students.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.

Qualifications:

• Education – High School Diploma (minimum)
• Degree/ability to pass the Para Pro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Length of Position: 36 weeks (for the school year)

Position Type:
Non-exempt