Special Ed Paraprofessional I (1.0 FTE)

About the Role

Under general supervision from certificated instructional personnel, this role assists with instructional and non-instructional duties in a program designed to serve students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Student Support and Assistance:
  • Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities.
  • Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans based on students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Assist students in locating and using resource materials; support specific accommodations identified in IEPs.
  • Help develop instructional materials.
  • Promote positive behavior and independence through reinforcement strategies.
  • Communicate with teachers, parents, and resource specialists about student progress; attend parent conferences or student study team meetings as requested.
  • Administer minor first aid.
  • Assist with special projects.
• Teacher Support and Assistance:
  • Assist with grading, recording, and distributing student assignments; check-in homework and returned papers.
  • Duplicate and maintain instructional materials.
• Program Support and Assistance:
  • Set up and maintain files for students in the Special Education program; manage records for behavior modification programs.
  • Requisition and maintain program supplies; perform clerical tasks including composing letters and memos.
  • Assist with special projects.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Desirable: Courses in psychology, child growth and development, and one year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of grade-level academic areas and techniques for guiding students with special needs.
  • Clerical skills including keyboarding and photocopying.
• Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Understanding of child growth, behavior, and learning challenges of students with special needs.
  • Familiarity with grade-level academics and motivational techniques.
  • Record-keeping and English language proficiency.
  • Interpersonal skills with tact, patience, and respect.
  • Basic first aid principles.
  • Ability to relate to students, adapt to classroom situations, and perform light clerical tasks.
  • Effective communication with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Classroom setting with constant interruptions.
• Physical Abilities:
  • Hearing, speaking, and vision for communication and document handling.
  • Sitting, standing, and dexterity for computer and office equipment use.
  • Kneeling, bending, reaching, and lifting light objects.