Elementary Paraprofessional

Job Title: Lone Tree Paraprofessional

Reports to: Building Principal

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher with educational activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing, organizing and collecting materials for students.
• Assist the teacher in creating special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on student needs and abilities.
• Under the supervision and with instruction of the teacher, assist in individual and small and large group instruction.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) as deemed necessary by the special education teacher.
• Supervise students on the playground, hallways, and in other areas as requested.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and other similar situations.
• Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms within which you work.
• Attend IEP meetings deemed necessary for your work assignment when requested by the administration or IEP team.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Participate in professional training when deemed necessary for your work assignment.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality with student, staff, and school issues.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.