Special Education Paraprofessional

Description Summary

Tipton school district is seeking a paraprofessional to provide support for special education

teachers and students. Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting teachers with the

implementation of instruction and assisting students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

Provide support for instruction to students

Assist in the teacher in the implementation of a classroom disciplinary plan

Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees

Participate in professional development activities

Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

Assist the teacher in communicating regularly with parents regarding progress and other

educational concerns

Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as

requested

Assist in the Implementation of special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual

educational programs, and individual health plans

Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassments as directed by Board policy

 

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times

 

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: 60 hours college

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Missouri Substitute Certificate

 

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read and understand board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental

regulations and guidance as applicable or conveyed by the supervising teacher

Complete forms and engage in written correspondence

Present information to students when requested and effectively and respond to questions

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with basic mathematical concepts

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form