High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional

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JOB TITLE: HIGH NEEDS (LIFE) PARA - BEL AIR ELEMENTARY

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma First aid/CPR certificate desired

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months; 30 hours/week

EVALUATION: Special Education Teacher; Building Administrator

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

• Consistent and punctual "on-site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Types, draws, writes, and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aids
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following the directions of the teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts the teacher to the needs of students
• Assists the teacher in checking the progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms, and other assigned activities
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children, such as feeding and toileting
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials, and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by the teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) :

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership, and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students