Paraprofessional - Cognitively Impaired

Location: Westview Elementary School • Work year: 2026-2027 School Year • Salary: Per 2654 Contract

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 460
• Previous work with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records
• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed
• Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students in the classroom (in-person) and community
• Provides small group and individualized instruction to students per the student's IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans and guidance
• Collects instructional and behavioral data
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans
• Assists students who take scheduled breaks for sensory and/or social emotional needs
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies
• Assists with preparing daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic)
• Assists with distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria
• Assists students with classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another
• Assists students with physical needs as necessary, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility
• Assists students with healthcare procedures
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person
• Has prompt, regular attendance in-person and is available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative