Paraprofessional

Essential Job Functions

• Aids and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Aids professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Aids in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Aids with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Aids with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Aids students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunches, recess, or other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Aids students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Aids students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Fulfills all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assists guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Use

• Standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.