Exceptional Student Services Paraprofessional

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid students in achieving the teacher’s daily educational objectives.
• Support instruction through individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, translation (if applicable), or other techniques, as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in delivering instruction under the direct supervision of the teacher.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in the classroom; assist in communication of behavior and conduct expectations, administer discipline, and support behavior management systems.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences to support communication between teachers and parents.
• Occasionally provide non-teaching support tasks such as assembling materials, making copies, monitoring recess, supervising lunch, etc.
• In the absence of the teacher, provide classroom instruction according to the teacher's plans or other directions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Complete necessary documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an active member of various teams such as grade-level, school-wide planning, school improvement, or other areas of focus.
• Participate in extracurricular activities like coaching, clubs, student government, tutoring, enrichment activities, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful experience in student relations.
• Good general reading, writing, and math skills as demonstrated by meeting No Child Left Behind requirements for Paraprofessionals (typically requiring an associate’s degree, 60 college credits, or passing scores on an equivalent state-approved assessment).
• Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching, or similar work in education.
• IQP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.