Individual Paraprofessional - 32.5 hrs/wk STEPS program CPS #2010621

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of students while in the special education or regular education classrooms
• Observe and respond to inappropriate behaviors of students
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, classroom materials, and any items as directed by the teacher
• Work under the direction of a teacher and may help to teach subjects as deemed appropriate by the teacher
• Follow the direction of the classroom or special education teacher in meeting the academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs of the students
• Consult with teachers on a regular basis concerning program and material needs of students
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher
• Perform a variety of clerical and supervisory duties as assigned by the building principal and special/regular education teacher (may include recess duty)
• Aid students with special physical and emotional needs as determined by the student's IEP
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Aid students with personal needs as determined by the teacher

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or college courses preferred
• Valid New Hampshire Para II certification or ability to obtain (certification required within 90 days of hire)

Reports to

Special Education Teacher

Supervises

Students as directed by the classroom teacher

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between the FMRSD and the Fall Mountain Regional Educational Support Personnel Association.

Job Goal

To assist the teacher in providing instruction to individuals or groups of students in an assigned special education classroom and/or in the regular education setting.

Benefits

Terms of Employment: 183 days per year.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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