City-Wide Paraeducator- LEAD - Ellen P. Hubbell

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in small group and individual pupil instruction.
• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Support the teacher in instructional activities.
• Escort students between rooms.
• Toileting students may be required.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Aid in classroom assignments and copying materials.
• Help prepare paperwork and file materials.
• Alert teachers to any issues observed.
• May support toileting of students.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• Two years of college credit OR an associate's (or higher) degree.
• Successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment covering content knowledge and understanding of instructional assistance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use job-related software applications.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk, and hear.
• Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Work Environment

• The noise level is typical of a school environment with school children.
• The employee works throughout the school building, on school grounds, and occasionally off campus.
• The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well-being of students in their charge.