Title: Paraprofessional
Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Assigned Special Education Teacher
Work Day: 175 work-day calendar, 6.75 hrs/day
Hours: 7:50 am - 3:00 p.m. (Secondary) and 8:20-3:30 (Elementary)
Position Details: Positions offering educational supports begin at $15.25 per hour and positions requiring more intensive student support for physical and/or behavioral needs begin at $16.00 per hour. Additional compensation is provided to candidates who hold degrees or certifications as well as additional compensation for relevant work experience.
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Associate's Degree, 48 earned college hours or a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment
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Experience working in a curriculum support capacity with students of various ages
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Successful experience working with special education students
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Basic computer skills preferred
Purpose and Objectives of the Position:
The Special Education Paraprofessional provides supportive education and maintenance assistance for the teacher of special education or general education students. The paraprofessional should possess a basic understanding of the characteristics of students and must possess the ability to work with students in a one on one setting and in small and large group settings.
NOTE: We offer an increased base rate of $16 (with additional credit for education and experience) for certain student populations, position may require specialized training (severely intellectually disabled/profoundly intellectually disabled, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 50 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and diapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview.
Essential Functions:
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Provide educational, social, communicative support to students with autism in resource and inclusive environments
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Follow teamed prescribed procedures, academic, social, communication and behavioral interventions plans
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Communicate and work collaboratively with general education teachers, administrators and other special education service providers/consultants
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Implement a specialized curriculum
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Teaching self-responsibility
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Demonstrate strict standards of confidentiality
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Demonstrate punctuality and dependability
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Support students in all school environments, including community-based training
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Share in recordkeeping duties, including progress monitoring, as assigned by professional staff
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Seek assistance from other team members as needed to facilitate student progress
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Organize and prepare materials
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Demonstrate problem solving skills
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Participate in Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI) and Behavior Management Training
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Participate in professional development and training as required
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Demonstrate attitude that promotes a positive school environment
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Take responsibility for the quality of own work
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Share in school wide duties as assigned and which do not conflict with student time
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Provide short-term coverage for professional and paraprofessional peers
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Travel to/from schools as required by the job
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Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
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Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
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Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
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Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
General Responsibilities:
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Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
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Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
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Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.
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Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
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Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
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Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
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Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.
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Ability to assist in drill work.
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Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
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Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
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Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
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Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
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Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the principal or teacher.
Pre-Employment/Yearly Requirements: Employee shall meet all the pre-employment and yearly requirements as specified in the Policies of the Board of Education.
Term of Employment: At will.
Salary: $15.25/hr, with increases for assignment type, related past employment experience and education
FLSA Status: Non - Exempt; Hourly
Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.
