Paraprofessional/Educational Aide

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively observes assigned work hours.
• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as those with physical and/or mental disabilities.
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed. Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.
• Communicates clearly and positively with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• Preferably have experience with school age children.