Special Education Paraprofessionals

Organizational Position: Reports directly to the Special Education Teacher and Building Principal.

About the role

Provides instructional and/or non-instructional support under the direction of a properly certified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Supports the instructional needs of students with IEPs under the direction of a properly certified Special Education teacher. This instruction can be provided to individual or groups of students in accordance with the student's IEP and must be planned by a properly certified teacher.
• Assists teacher by organizing materials and keeping records.
• Communicates effectively and with sensitivity to students, staff, and parents.
• Deals with all student-related issues and information in a confidential manner.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining classroom procedures and order when it is necessary.
• Assists children with personal functions, consistent with their physical limitations, i.e. moving from class to class, clothing, feeding, and toileting.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and maintains a positive attitude in working with others.
• Assists children in a variety of settings, as indicated in each Individualized Education Program (i.e. regular classrooms, special education classrooms, cafeteria, gym, field trips, etc.).
• Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree or Higher, or
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study, or
• Successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

Qualifications

• 20 Hours of staff development per year

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 15-20 lbs
• May be required to lift and/or position students depending on assignment