Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

 

Starting Pay:  $15.50

Immediate Supervisor: Special Education Teacher, Building Administrator, District Support Team

Position Summary:

• Monitor students during arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal times


• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the general education and special education teacher


• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) as written in the IEP


• Assist students in following classroom schedule


• Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher


• Maintain daily communication with special education teacher


• Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to the individual student’s IEP


• Assist the special education teacher in providing appropriate individualized services to assist students in their inclusionary services


• Maintain confidentiality of student information


• Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employees Agreement

Qualifications:

• Pass Para-Pro examination or have 60 hours of college credit


• High school diploma


• Previous experience with children or students with special needs.


• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and understand individual students’ needs


• Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher


• Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs


• Understand the individual needs of students as described in their IEP


• Ability to lift student if necessary (all students over 40 pounds are a 2-person lift).

Duties:

• Support the needs of special education students or other special education staff in the building as directed


• Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in adapting to needs of students and daily schedule of activities


• Assist students as needed to achieve individual goals and objectives for their IEPs


• Implement behavior and support plans as described in the students’ IEPs


• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of general and special education teachers


• Assist with toileting and/or diapering as needed.


• Assist with feeding as needed.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.