Paraprofessional Specialist - English Language Development (ELD) - Meadow Lane Elementary

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with at-risk students one-on-one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students’ daily activities, and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Communicates with a variety of professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Collections student and classroom data (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring student growth and possible IEP/BIP revisions and independently facilitate instruction and behavior supports or plans under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purposes of presenting, reinforcing and learning concepts.
• Maintains confidentiality of students’ information for the purpose of following adopted policies and guidelines.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing a written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Provides instruction to students, under the direction of the classroom teacher (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms/; and ensuring student's success.
• Maintains students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of providing student safety, removing students when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns through district approved procedures and techniques.

Job Requirements

• SKILLS: adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE: age-appropriate activities when working with high-risk youth; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• ABILITY: scheduling activities; gathering and/or collating data; and using job-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• working under direct supervision using standardized procedures;
• leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others;
• operating within a defined budget.

Education

Targeted job-related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements. Must have 60 college credit hours, pass the Paraprofessional Test in the State of MO or Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program.