What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at High School?
WEST PERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional Building: West Perry High School
Reports to: Special Education Teacher – Coordinator of Student Services –Principal
Assignment: 181 Days
5 ½ hrs per day
Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of licensed/certificated staff, the paraprofessional performs tasks related to the instruction and supervision of students; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and relative duties as assigned by supervisor. A desire and ability to work with students is essential in this position. Specific assignments consist of a combination of several duties. Assignment can change from school year to school year.
Qualifications: High School Diploma Required
Associates Degree Desired
POSIITON FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor student activities such as drill, practice, and test-taking after lessons and instructions have been given by the teacher.
- Monitor student behavior and assist in maintaining an orderly classroom atmosphere for the purpose of providing an optimum learning environment, including students with disabilities.
- Perform clerical and supportive tasks for teachers such as correct student papers, record grades, prepare supplemental materials as assigned.
- Supervise students in a variety of settings before, during, or after school.
- Perform positive behavior support and management.
- Work with students individually and /or in small groups on specific learning tasks and objectives.
- Interact with special needs students in a warm and understanding manner.
- Provide personal care or assist students with the necessary self-help requirements in areas such as diapering, toileting, etc., consistent with procedures prescribed with assigned program.
- Know and follow health, safety and emergency procedures of the district.
- Work as a positive team member.
- Work cooperatively and communicate successfully with staff, students, and parents.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the education of all children and youth.
- Observe strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information.
- Adapt to a variety of working situations and learn new skills.
- Promote and practice professional growth and development.
- Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality and minimal absences.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned.
