What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - Special Education one-on-one position at Educational Empowerment Group?
Description:
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts;
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations;
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods;
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers;
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, playground, and gymnasiums, or on field trips;
- Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts;
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students;
- Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed;
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students;
- Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices;
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage;
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress;
- Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills;
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development;
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems;
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities;
- Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records;
- Assist in bus loading and unloading;
- Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
- Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
- Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
- Type, file, and duplicate materials.
- High School Diploma with two years of college or Associates Degree;
- Experience in K-12 Education;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test;
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and administrators; and
