Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitute Paraprofessional

A substitute paraprofessional, also known as a substitute teacher assistant, plays a crucial role in educational settings. Here are the key duties and qualifications for this position:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding the daily schedule: Substitute paraprofessionals familiarize themselves with the daily routine and tasks that need completion.
• Individualized instruction: Providing extra assistance and instruction to individual students or small groups to reinforce lessons.
• Behavior intervention: When students exhibit problem behaviors, substitute paraprofessionals intervene and model good behavior for the entire class.
• Supervision during activities: They supervise students during outside recess, lunch in the cafeteria, and other activities.
• Clerical tasks: Assisting with administrative duties, such as taking attendance and calculating grades.
• Supporting therapists: In school settings, they aid therapists who work with students.
• Data collection: Collecting data and compiling reports.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, along with two years of post-secondary education or the ability to meet state requirements.
• Interest in working with children.
• Consistent supervision skills and good role modeling.
• Patience and previous successful experience working with elementary school students is preferred.

Remember, substitute paraprofessionals contribute to smooth classroom operations and help students master curriculum concepts.