Special Education Paraprofessional

TITLE: ASSOCIATE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school education; College coursework/degree preferred.

• Solid understanding of student development.
• Experience working with children at the grade levels assigned preferred.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator

JOB GOAL: To assist the classroom teacher, whenever possible, to help an individual or

a small group of students take full advantage of the instructional program and be academically successful.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the building administrator and faculty in establishing a positive public image for the school.
• Displays a positive attitude and is courteous, friendly, and cooperative with staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Respects confidentiality in school matters, especially those involving students and staff.
• Completes all training deemed appropriate and necessary, for the position, by the building administrator or superintendent.
• Collaborates with teachers and initiates positive communication with other staff members.
• Acts in a positive, patient, and understanding manner to students and adults.
• Assists the classroom teacher by reinforcing content/curriculum, providing additional learning support, helping to adapt appropriate materials, and generally addressing the academic needs of an individual or small group of students in the classroom or an alternate environment.
• Accepts different daily/weekly responsibilities in a positive manner to help with staff absences.
• Assists students with personal primary care, as deemed necessary.
• Addresses the social and emotional needs of students.
• Maintains an appropriate personal appearance and work area and is punctual to work position.
• Completes all required district/state/federal documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Provides feedback to the classroom teacher on student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board, in consultation with the superintendent.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with this job description and any relevant Board Policies.