Position: Paraprofessionals - Special Education (Resource,CI,ASD)
Location: Multiple positions available (Special Education classroom training provided!)
Reports To: Principal/Special Programs Director
Work Year: 183 Days - School Year - 27.
5 hours each week
Wage: $15.
25 per hour (+$1.
00 per hour differential for positions that need to
assist in self or medical care)
Position Summary
The special education (SE) paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing for the instructional needs of students with learning disabilities.
The SE paraprofessional assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a certified teacher:
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff
Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
Monitors work and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff
Assist students with any medical or physical accommodations or needs
Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community
Plans instruction techniques and methodologies and prepares lesson materials based on assessments of individual students and their needs
Administers assessment tests and interprets results to identify student needs
Records and reports assessment data to teachers and school administrators; completes required forms, reports, and other paperwork
Assesses students to determine if they are in need of Title One services and to provide metrics to measure the success of teaching efforts
Instructs and reinforces core subject learning strategies
Tutors students in one-on-one or small group settings in all curriculum areas
Meets with teachers to discuss students’ goals and progress and discuss additional interventions
Employment Qualifications
EDUCATION: This position requires the attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent.
College coursework is desired, but not required.
Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics is essential.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with students or individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not required.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Ability to work with students with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Assists in the transfer of students to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The physical demands described here 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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The position may require supervising students during inclement outdoor weather.
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