Virtual/Distance Learning Paraprofessional

About the Role

This position works closely with one or several pupils with disabilities on a regular basis to provide physical assistance and emotional support, ensuring they gain full benefits from the district's special education program.

Responsibilities

• Assists student(s) in physical tasks and reinforces instructional content.
• Helps student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outer wear, moving between rooms, using the lavatory, and other self-help or classroom needs.
• Accompanies student(s) requiring supervision outside the classroom as necessary.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by teaching staff, under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Establishes a supportive relationship with student(s) while maintaining dialogue with teaching staff regarding student progress and performance.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the instructional program.
• Assists in maintaining an appropriate classroom environment, including devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on individual student needs.
• Provides reasonable supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and other school-wide activities.
• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to substitute teachers in the absence of the Special Education teacher.
• Assists with the collection and distribution of instructional materials and with record keeping and student documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent (required).

Skills

• Understanding of basic curriculum expectations and IEP goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of basic teaching strategies.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications.
• Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities and alternative instructional strategies.
• Basic reading and computation skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and meet goals.
• Ability to organize and perform work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines even when working on multiple projects.
• Ability to maintain sustained effort and enthusiasm in work quality and quantity.

Core Expectations

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriately for the position.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisors and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including confidentiality and professional conduct guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Lifting: Occasionally 1–25 lbs, rarely 26–50 lbs, rarely 50+ lbs.
• Carrying: Occasionally 1–25 lbs, rarely 26–50 lbs, rarely 50+ lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 1–25 lbs, rarely 26–50 lbs, rarely 50+ lbs.
• Physical Activities: Frequently standing, sitting, and walking; occasionally reaching, turning/twisting, balancing/climbing, stooping/kneeling, and crouching/crawling.

Work Calendar: 185 service days. Salary Scale: Instructional Support Salary Scale.