Special Education/Classroom Paraprofessional

About the role

Job goal: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.

Reports to: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher.

Receives guidance from: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher.

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy.

Note: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired (not required)

Responsibilities

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students

Schedule

School year only