SPED Paraprofessional

Position Summary

Aid special education teachers in providing educational support to students with disabilities. Assist in classroom programs, behavior management, and instructional activities. Provide assistance with assignments and work under the supervision of the principal and special education teacher.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Educational Aide certification required (must be obtained soon after employment)

• One of the following minimum requirements:

  • 48 hours of college credit
  • Pass all sections of the THEA
  • Associate’s academic degree or equivalent from an accredited College
  • Bachelor’s degree from a University (preferred)
  • Teacher Certification (preferred)

• Experience: 6+ months of experience working in a Public or Charter school (preferred), experience working with students with disabilities (preferred), related experience or training (preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Passion for students, especially those with disabilities

• Patience and ability to work interactively with students, especially those with disabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Responsibilities And Duties

• Aid the teacher in preparing instructional materials

• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom

• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of materials and equipment

• Aid the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports

• Assist the teacher in implementing ARD identified accommodations/modifications

• Conduct instructional activities as directed by the special education teacher for individual students or small groups of students

• Assume responsibility for learning how to work with student's individual needs

• Supervise special education students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom; this may include some campus duties

• Maintain confidentiality regarding special education student progress/needs

• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.