Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional - Middle School

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Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional - Middle School

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired

Reports To: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

Receives Guidance From: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

Terms of Employment: 6 hours/day; school year only (9 months)

Job Goal: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

Essential Duties:

Note: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aids
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children, such as feeding and toileting
• Assists with augmentative communication/electronic devices/be willing to be trained for use
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator