Paraprofessional (Special Education Instructional Aide) PC

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to work harmoniously with students and teachers
• Experience in organizational skills
• Knowledge of and/or experience with computers (preferred but not required)
• Credentials in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations governing individuals functioning in the capacity of this position

Responsibilities

• Work with students assigned to receive instructional support either in the resource room or regular classroom
• Perform clerical duties as assigned
• Respond to teacher’s needs for in-class and/or small group assistance
• Assist teacher in maintenance of program resources
• Conduct reading, language, math, and other groups while allowing for individual differences
• Review Individualized Educational Programs with teacher and perform necessary duties to fulfill the goals and objectives
• Participate in "Inclusion" of the special needs children in the regular classroom
• Utilize instructional materials, learning activities, and techniques as directed by the teacher
• Work to develop rapport with the student assigned and encourage the development of positive self-esteem
• Use teaching techniques appropriate to meet the needs of the students as directed by the teacher
• Maintain classroom routine and order when the teacher leaves the classroom and discuss student discipline concerns directly with the attending teacher
• Perform non-teaching/clerical duties as requested by the teacher and agreed to by the building principal
• Perform non-teaching/clerical duties as requested by the administration
• Participate in building level committees, building level programs, and district level workshops/inservice programs as assigned by the administration
• Perform additional responsibilities as may be determined by the building principal