WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
PARAPROFESSIONAL IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
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Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, obtained an associate's degree (or higher), or passed the ParaProfessional Assessment/Score of 456 or higher.
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Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned duties.
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Director of Special Education
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Principal
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Assigned teacher
JOB GOALS
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To assist teachers in giving specialized academic, behavioral, and physical training to students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Attends to the personal needs of students with disabilities. This may include changing diapers or cleaning students with specific needs.
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Assists students with disabilities with walking, feeding, boarding buses, fitting of prosthetic appliances, dressing, and performing other physical activities as the needs arise.
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Provides clerical assistance to teachers.
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Assists teachers with student management.
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Sets up and operates learning/development equipment and materials.
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Tutors students with disabilities.
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Assumes responsibilities for understanding, knowing, and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
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Performs other duties as assigned by teacher, principal, or director.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Lifting of objects that may exceed 40 pounds.
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Carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Lifting of students that may weigh in excess of 100 pounds.
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Other physical demands may be required as needed.
TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)
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Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
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Adaptability to dealing with people in a professional manner.
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Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Specific capacities and abilities may be required in order to learn to perform a task or job duty adequately.
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Ability to work with students with various disabilities.
WORK CONDITIONS
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Normal working environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Ten month year.
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Salary and work year to be established by Board.
EVALUATION
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Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
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Regular and punctual attendance is required.
