Special Education Paraprofessional
Location:  Lowell School 
Reports To: Building Principal
Terms of Employment:
9 Months/Year
Part Time, at most 29 hours per week
Salary: P-V, $25.69 


Nature and Scope of Job:
To implement on a daily basis all assistance toward maximizing student learning as deemed necessary and/or required to meet the social emotional, behavioral, academic, and personal needs of special education students under direction of the supervising resource room teacher.

Job Functions:
1. Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students in all academic/behavioral/personal areas as directed by supervising resource room teacher on a daily basis.
2. Assists supervising resource room teacher in collecting data on individual student's IEP goals and objectives.
3. Facilitates in the supervision and classroom management of all students as directed and consistent with the supervising teacher's management plan.
4. Assists supervising teacher with individual student hygiene to include toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding tasks when appropriate.
5. Instructional assistants need to be in assigned areas.
6. Assists the supervising teacher in preparing the classroom, materials, and equipment for use in specific instructional programs on a daily basis.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parent/guardian in any public setting, classroom or area where students or uninvolved staff are involved.
8. Selects an appropriate place, time, with supervisor to discuss situations.
9. Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, district, personnel, and co-workers at all times.
10. Locates and organizes any instructional materials by copying, filing, lamination etc. as directed by supervising teacher.
11. Corrects assignments (with key) as directed by supervising teacher.
12. Intervenes with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator, in crisis/emergency situations.
13. Seeks appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
14. Instructional assistant will cover in regular classrooms as assigned by supervising teacher.
15. Performs any other duties as assigned by resource room teacher and or administrator.
16. Participates in additional training to increase knowledge base.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability:
Knowledge of the teaching and learning process
Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation
Knowledge of classroom management techniques
Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day
Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions
Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately
Ability to work positively with people of various personality types
Possess good organizational and time management skills.
Possess sound emotional judgment

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training
Must be Highly Qualified:
High School Education or Equivalent

Equipment Which May Be Used:
Computer and Peripherals
Copy Machine
Paper Cutter
Laminator

Learning Management Systems (LMS) Usage � Ability to navigate and utilize digital learning platforms.

Classroom Technology Integration � Knowledge of interactive whiteboards, projectors, and student devices.

Online Assessment Tools � Experience creating and managing digital quizzes, tests, and evaluations.

Virtual and Hybrid Teaching � Proficiency in video conferencing and remote learning platforms.

Educational Data Analysis � Ability to interpret student performance data to guide instruction.

Digital Collaboration Tools � Experience using shared documents, discussion boards, and communication apps.

Basic Troubleshooting � Ability to resolve minor technical issues with classroom technology.

Assistive Technology � Understanding of tools that support diverse learning needs.

Cybersecurity and Digital Safety � Awareness of online privacy, security risks, and digital citizenship.

Content Creation and Multimedia � Ability to develop digital learning materials (videos, presentations, infographics).

Physical Demands:
Adequate hearing and vision skills
Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.
Be able to work at a computer monitor for extended lengths of time.
Be able to accurately take hand written or typed notes during classes.

Environmental Demands:
Air-conditioned buildings
Occasional exposure to weather extremes
Ability to work under fluorescent lights
Exposure to loud noises