What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional at Berkley Middle School position at Berkley Middle School?
Berkley Public Schools
Position Description: Paraprofessional
Position Goal: To assist the teacher in providing learning experiences that will
increase the opportunities for learning and improve basic skill levels.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or its equivalent, AND
- Associates degree (or higher) OR one of the following:
- Completion of at least two years or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education or,
- Successful completion of formal assessment measuring knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing and mathematics. (Completion of Parapro. &/or other requirements to be deemed highly qualified.)
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports to principal or designee and cooperates with supervising teacher.
Performance Responsibilities:
Instructional Activities:
- Work with individual/small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Work with large groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Implement instructional activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Assist teacher with motivating students.
- Demonstrate attentiveness to the needs of individual students.
- Provide feedback to teachers on student progress.
- Assist with checking student work.
- Assist with classroom management
- Assist classroom teacher with planning of instructional activities.
Non-Instructional Activities:
- Assist with supervision of students as assigned.
- Assist with clerical assignments and duties.
- Communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in his/her role.
- Treat confidential matters appropriately.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Evaluation: Will be conducted by the principal (or designee).