Special Education Parapro/Autism

About the role

To provide competent support and assistance to the Autism classroom teacher(s) in the full implementation of the instructional programs for students with Autism.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned groups and individuals in locations and at the times designated by the teacher.
• Presents materials required in the teaching assignment within the content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher.
• Affords assistance in the implementation of programs of study that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and abilities of the students.
• Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and cognitive/behavioral level of the students.
• Prepares for groups and/or individuals assigned, and shows evidence of such preparation.
• Provides the teacher with input for assessing the accomplishments of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records, as required.
• Assists with implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Enforces reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Provides feedback to learners about their academic progress and behavior.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Reproduces, organizes, distributes, and collects instructional materials for implementation of instructional programs.
• Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, the principal, or other appropriate administration or supervisor.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information.
• Supports students with Autism in a variety of settings, as directed by the teacher.
• Aids in the collection of data and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher.
• Aids in the implementation of sensory diets/protocols and positive behavioral supports/interventions.
• Participates successfully in all training programs designed to increase skill and proficiency related to the individual job assignment, as well as procedures to be used with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations.

Requirements

• Qualify for a Paraprofessional Certificate by either holding an Associate Degree or higher or 90 college quarter hours/60 semester hours or pass the assessment test for paraprofessionals (GACE).
• Mindset de-escalation training or ability/willingness to successfully complete Mindset certification is required.

Skills

• The ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in a variety of activities and settings.
• The ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations.