POSITION GOAL To assist the professional instructional staff in providing supervision and educational support services that are an integral part of teaching
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. *Implement services for students with disabilities commensurate with policies and procedures.
2. *Assist other paraprofessionals in implementation of all performance responsibilities.
3. *When necessary to accommodate students with disabilities, the position category may require you to:
a) *Provide general medication administration only after attending the required generalized training as assigned,
b) *Provide assistance to students in activities of daily living, self-care, self-management, and ensure physical safety during regular intervals as directed by the teacher,
c) *Assist teacher in implementation of behavioral and/or physical care plans,
d) *Assist in the provision of grooming, toileting, and hygiene activities and/or instructions to students as assigned,
e) *Assist in eating and feeding activities, as assigned,
f) *Provide one-on-one tutoring for eligible students,
g) *Assist with self-care tasks,
h) *Act as a translator, when necessary.
4. *Work with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as directed by the teacher.
5. *Assist with monitoring routines regarding attendance and all required documentation.
6. *Only after successful completion of the substitute teacher training course (STAR) and under the direction and planning of the teacher, provide supervision of students in various settings to include community-based instruction.
7. *Assist the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.
8. *Perform preventive case management as necessary.
9. *Effectively utilize computer software (e.g. e-mail and word processing) and educational programs as required to document and report on the program.
10. *Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.
11. *Keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
12. *Assist in the management of appropriate student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning, including crisis intervention as needed.
13. *Assist in the physical management and positioning of students, as directed by the teacher or other related professional(s).
14. *Abide by all procedures and policies of the school board, state rules and laws, and other governing laws and rules.
15. *Provide outstanding customer service by:
a) Accompany students to and from campus areas outside the classroom as required, such as to the area where medical needs are performed and when assigned; accompany the teacher and students on approved field trips; accompany students as required to courses in other locations on campus; accompany students to the cafeteria for breakfast and/or lunch participation; accompany students in community settings; and escort transported students to and from the classroom upon arrival and dismissal-when employee’s scheduled work hours allow,
b) Assisting in the monitoring of students during recesses or special activities,
c) Using positive interpersonal communication skills and nurturing encouragement to students,
d) *Assisting in the displaying of students’ work or accomplishments,
e) *Assisting in the organization, distribution, reproduction, and management of instructional and/or assessment materials,
f) *Assisting in distributing to and collecting information from parents about the school, as directed,
g) *Conduct parental involvement activities as assigned,
h) *Assisting with library or media center activities,
i) *Updating charts associated with the classroom operation.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the School Principal/Administrator or Program Specialist.
*Denotes essential job function/ADA
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- For All Paraprofessional IV:
- Holds a High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent and one of the following:
- Holds an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
- Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 hours); or
- Received a passing grade on the Para Pro Assessment
- Successful completion of the VCS’ substitute teacher training course (STAR) within one (1) year of the date of hire
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Knowledge and ability to understand child development concepts
- Ability to treat students and parents/ families with respect
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and student records as stated in the Family Right to Privacy Act (FRPA)
- Ability to project a positive image regarding the program, the students enrolled in the program and the school
- Ability to follow directions and assist in meeting the needs of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each student
- Ability to work productively and enthusiastically with children, teachers and parents
- Ability to assist with instructional tasks and activities that are developed by the teacher
- Technical skills to assist in classroom instruction preferred
• Technical skills to facilitate development of critical life-skills and program documentation under teacher supervision is preferred • Ability to assist with life-skill activities that are developed by the teacher
- Ability to understand the unique challenges of children and families in need
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and publications
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to accurately assess objective evaluations for teacher review and recording
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with school staff, professional staff, school community, outside agencies and families
- Effective customer relations skills
- Ability to accomplish tasks with a minimum of supervision
- Ability to supervise students when accompanying them to various assigned areas (only with proof of required training)
REPORTS TO School Principal/Administrator
SUPERVISES Not Applicable
To take the ParaPro test, please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to schedule an appointment at one of their designated test centers. You can find more information and register at Para Pro Test. The test fee is $85.00.
