26-27 McKinley Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, and lunch periods.
• Occasionally supervise students in the teacher's absence.
• Prepare, create, or adapt instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare bulletin boards and other teaching aids.
• Assist students with assignments and provide setup and operation of instructional equipment.
• Serve as the primary source of information and assistance for substitute teachers.
• Assist teachers with student behavior management strategies and respond appropriately to students when necessary.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of students.
• Grade student work, record grades, take attendance, and complete necessary paperwork and student records.
• Assist students with personal care needs and minor first aid as required.
• Perform housekeeping duties within the classroom to ensure cleanliness, including washing dishes, disinfecting toys and tables, defrosting freezers, etc.
• Prepare snacks for students and assist them in feeding, demonstrating proper eating skills.
• May ride the afternoon bus route, supervising student behavior on the bus.
• Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers as needed.
• Assist teachers in obtaining supplies for scheduled activities (e.g., paints, brushes, construction paper, science supplies, etc.).
• Assist teachers with compiling students' work to send home weekly in Thursday folders.
• Send letters home to parents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• If recommended for hire, must apply for Tier 1 certification prior to start of employment; certification fee is $12.00 paid directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Must complete an