Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:       High School Degree

REPORTS TO:              Classroom Teacher/Principal and/or other Supervisor 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in executing the instructional program based on the Virginia Standards of Learning and individual education plans as directed by the Administrators and Special Education
• Monitors the safety and well-being of students as directed by the Administrators and Special Education
• Prepares instructional materials as is appropriate for the program and individual students as directed by the Administrators and Special Education
• Works with individual students, small groups, and large groups as appropriate for the program and as directed by the Administrators or Special Education
• Assists in documenting progress of each student to ensure growth as instructed by the Administrators or Special Education Teachers.
• Prepares data when directed to do so, this may include attendance, grading, behavior, literacy, etc.
• Assists with safety drills including, but not limited to fire drills, tornado drills, bus evacuation drills, shelter in place or lock down
• Assists with duty assignments as directed which may include hall duty, bus duty, lunch duty.
• Assists with student mobility, which may involve lifting or guiding students, as well as managing classroom materials and equipment.
• Attends meetings and professional development as directed by the school administrators.
• Models and encourages professional behavior and positive self-concept.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding student records and student
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of the school, school division and state and federal laws including rules, regulations, policies and laws regarding Special Education.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrators and Special Education

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with students/children. An associates or Bachelors degree.