TITLE:

Special Education Paraprofessional

PRIMARY FUNCTION:   

Provide one-to-one personal care, academic and/or behavioral support for student(s) with disabilities served in general and/or special education environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Obtain a qualifying score of 455 or better on the ParaPro Assessment
• Proven experience working with students with disabilities
• Effective communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
• Familiarity with educational software or willingness to learn
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Special Education Teacher / Case Manager

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher in executing lesson plans and Individual Education Plans
• Assist with implementation of behavior management and/or medical management plans
• Assist in data collection processes, as needed
• Assist in handling students’ personal care needs (handle student toileting / change student clothes as needed)
• Support students in cafeteria lines and eating in cafeteria/classroom during breakfast and lunch, as needed
• Prep foods and physically assist or feed students during breakfast and lunch
• Provide guarded or direct assistance during transition changes from wheelchair to appropriate setting, i.e., changing table/mat or bean bag, stander, gait trainer
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information
• Directly implement or assist in fulfilling students' daily personal health maintenance tasks
• Serve bus, cafeteria, or hall duty
• Assist students with use of equipment such as standers, gait trainers, and personal communication devices, under the training and supervision of related service personnel such as OT, PT, VI specialists
• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding school rules and standards
• Supervise students in both instructional and non-academic activities across educational environments
• Participate in planning sessions with the learning team, communicating with parents and school officials as needed

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 180 days – 10 month contract

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel