What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional - Tucker Elementary position at Houston County Schools?
Houston County Board of Education
Job Description
Classified Positions
Job Title Special Ed. Paraprofessional Job Code 436
Department / Location _School Site FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Reports To School Principal Date November 5, 2006
Summary and relationship to the curriculum : All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the system mission statement. This position is to help provide a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment so each child will be successful.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assists teacher in planning, preparation, and implementation of class activities as described by Individualized Education Program.
- Assists students, individually or in a group, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assists the teacher in the record keeping and data collection.
- Assists the teacher in the evaluation and assessment process.
- Assists with the communication needs of student(s).
- Participates in school functions, field trips, and extracurricular activities as needed or when appropriate.
- Participates in training specific to classroom needs.
- Assumes a lead role with the substitute when regular teacher is absent.
- Assists with arrival and departure of children.
- Assists with hall duty, lunchroom duty, and bus loading as directed.
- Participates in debriefing with teacher as necessary.
- Assists with the movement of students from one area of the school to another, or to specialized positioning for instruction.
- Assists with the instruction and / or therapy directed by related support services personnel.
- Assists with self-help skills, such as : bathroom, diapering, and feeding when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor.
Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 75 pounds. The employee may be required to lift and / or assist in lifting students.
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Confidential Data Exposure : The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.
Additional Requirement : Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely.
Prepared By _Dr. Ruth O'Dell Date _May 31, 2006
Approved By Board of EducationDate March 13, 2007
Revision Dates : 03-13-07
