SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Special Education paraeducator assists one or more members of the instructional staff in carrying out his/her job responsibilities by performing instructional or non- instruction tasks for disabled students . Instructional tasks are performed under the teacher's supervision. Noninstructional tasks include clerical, monitorial technical, and other general duties.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Instructional

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/ concepts.


• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.


• Assists with specific skills (e.g., interpreting, etc.) as required by exceptionality.


• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences such as rewriting reading materials for less able readers, taping reading assignments for dictated materials, etc.

 

B. Non- Instructional

• Helps organize classroom at beginning of the school year.


• Arranges room for instructional activities .


• Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and school board.


• Attends faculty meetings when requested.


• Helps provide assistance for the physical needs of students with disabilities after proper training is provided.


• Helps provide assistance for the medical needs of students with disabilities, e.g., catheterization, etc. , after proper training is provided.


• Attends and participates in pre-service and inservice workshops as mandated by Board policy.


• Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any changes made by the administrator in work schedule.


• Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports .


• Inventories, labels, and files materials which pertain to the individual assistant I s assignment.


• Corrects obj ective tests and written assignments, records information on test booklets, in roll books and on health forms.


• Assists with snack time.


• Helps students with personal possessions; accompanies students to office, first aid room, rest room, etc.


• Maintains discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher (s).


• Relieves assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies .


• Obtains, secures, sets up and operates A-V equipment and other instructional materials.


• Sets up centers for work materials, listening stations, etc.


• Performs assigned limited non- instructional duties such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, and other tasks assigned by the principal.


• Performs all other related duties as required by the principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED :

• A Special Education paraeducator is required to work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subj ect to climate extremes.


• Work day is consistent with teacher hours at assigned school.


• Work day may be adjusted for Board approved summer schedule/ emergencies.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

• Communication must be in standard English both orally and in writing.


• Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.


• Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor.


• Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio-visual aids .

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT :

• Sitting is required part of each work day.


• Standing, walking, reaching , bending, and lifting is sometimes required.


• Physically transfer, restrain or position students.


• Transfer and maneuver equipment when required.


• Able to provide own transportation to school or workshops sites.


• Must be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services .

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT :

• Must understand written and verbal instructions from teacher or administrators.


• Must be able to become familiar with all curriculum in assigned classes.


• Must have the ability to work independently with students.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT :

• Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel , and parents.


• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accep v suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• An Associate Degree OR


• Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses OR


• Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency


• Eighteen (18) years of age or older


• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older for employment in high school


• Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class .

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous experience working with children .