GENERAL SUMMARY: The paraprofessional will perform duties under the direct supervision of the special education teacher, teacher, and building administration. The role of the paraprofessional is to assist the teacher with teaching-related activities as well as non-teaching activities. The duties listed below are not all-inclusive but are indicative of the major responsibilities of this position. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Salary is based on the current bargaining agreement.
Open Positions K-5th grade and 6th-12th grade
5 ¾ Hours/Day
Provides group or individualized academic instruction, remediation or guided practice using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.
- Implements program-wide and individual student behavior intervention programs, including monitoring behavior data collection, preparing incident reports, physical intervention and reward system under the direction of classroom teachers.
- Supervises and monitors students within non-structured settings (i.e. arrival, departure, lunch and recess).
- Collects information on and summarizes student progress toward achievement under the direction of classroom teachers.
- Assists in the development, maintenance, and adaptation of instructional materials under the direction of classroom teachers.
- Records attendance, maintains records, and performs other clerical tasks under the direction of classroom teachers.
- Assists in the use of instructional technology under the direction of classroom teachers.
- Supervises students under teacher direction within school instructional settings.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teachers or the supervising administrator.
A successful candidate will be able to:
- Relate to and instruct children in large groups, small groups, and individualized settings.
- Develop and use strategies to improve student achievement in all core content areas.
- Effectively utilize classroom discipline strategies while providing positive reinforcement.
- Contribute to a professional learning team.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure student success and a positive school climate.