PARAPROFESSIONAL | SPECIAL EDUCATION SLP and LOP PROGRAMS

About the role

The job of the Structured Learning Program (SLP) and the Learning Opportunities Program (LOP) Special Education Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the self-contained classroom setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; supporting student behavior management strategies; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional will provide student support by implementing the following:

Hourly rate, length of work year and ongoing service shall be determined by the Board of Education. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the individual assigned to the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist students within the school setting behaviorally, emotionally, and academically
• Provide active supervision in academic and nonacademic settings (lunch, recess, field trips, bussing, etc.)
• Enforce school-wide behavioral expectations using PBIS, TBRI, or the Pyramid Model
• Assist classroom teacher with related tasks when not directly supervising students ( activity preparation, etc.)
• Support students with assignments and activities
• Reference IEP and BIP to understand and meet individual student needs
• Communicate with classroom teachers and other paraprofessionals about student-specific needs and progress
• Physically assist students with tasks including walking, participation across various environments, and loading/unloading from bus or vehicle
• Attend staff meetings
• Act as a mandated reporter
• Intervene appropriately in behavioral incidents to ensure safety
• Learn to use and support student use of assistive technology and communication devices
• Encourage and support positive peer interactions
• Respond with empathy to students displaying screaming, crying, or aggressive behavior, and help manage or minimize disruption
• Participate in training and professional development to better serve students (i.e CPI training, etc.)
• Maintain a professional, reliable, and collaborative presence on the team
• Other duties as assigned
• Physical assistance with toileting and dressing as needed, following hygiene and dignity protocols
• Provide full restroom assistance,