Paraprofessional K-3

Paraprofessionals report to the assigned special educator or Title I Coordinator under the direction of the building administration.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or completion of two years of college coursework, or passing the state qualification exam
• Compliance with current legal requirements regarding certification and ESSA requirements

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Responsibilities

Implementation of Teacher-Planned Instruction

• Implements plans created by and under direct supervision of a teacher, special educator, or related services provider
• Monitors and provides assistance to students during classroom activities
• Supports students using instructional modifications for lessons prepared by the class teacher or special educator
• Checks for work completion and reinforces skills previously taught
• Communicates with team members about a student's program and shares/receives information about student progress as requested
• Records and charts data
• Prepares instructional materials as provided by classroom teacher (e.g., graphic organizers, manipulatives)
• Refers questions or concerns related to assessment of student progress, programming, or medical status to case manager or appropriate professional staff
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all student interactions, records, or achievement
• Participates in professional development at both the local level and outside the community

Supervision of Students

• Supervises students at lunchtime, playground, and recess
• Supervises students' arrival and departure within contract hours
• Supervises study groups and students during transitions

Behavioral and Social Support

• Implements behavioral student support plans developed by teacher or team
• Communicates with team members about a student's program and behaviors
• Observes, records, and charts students' behavioral responses
• Facilitates student interactions
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the special education case manager or Building Principal

Skills

• Able to compose emails and utilize the email system for communication
• Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with students of all ages, faculty, and administration

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include both close and far vision

Per RSA 200:36, all new employees must have a physical exam before starting work, with a doctor's statement that the employee is able to perform their duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Standard classroom/school setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate to occasionally high in volume

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.