Paraeducator (Resource)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in small group and individual pupil instruction.
• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Support instructional activities.
• Escort students between rooms.
• May involve toileting students.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Aid in classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Help prepare necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to potential issues.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• Two years of college credit or an associate's degree.
• Successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment.

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

• The noise level is typical of classrooms 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.