Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Certification Required

General Job Description: Assist teaching staff in the instruction, direct supervision and behavioral management (in classroom and other areas as required)

Essential Job Functions: The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Implement lesson plans as designed by teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned student.
• Systematically record and graph data specific to assigned student regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of IEP goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior and other information as required.
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned student toward mastery of goals.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by classroom teacher.
• Communicate to student about IEP goals regularly; correct student errors in a positive and timely manner.
• Assist in tracking and the completion of homework.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Complete One-to-One Aide log on a daily basis. Submit accurate and complete weekly logs on time.
• Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan (Individual Transition Program), specials --P.E., art and music.
• Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
• Complete incident and/or accident reports within specified time requirements, as needed.
• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the individual student, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working with a diverse and challenging student population.
• Communication in a professional manner with students, parents and coworkers.
• Provide positive reinforcement to students utilizing various incentives and rewards, both tangible and social.
• Demonstrated understanding of diagnosis of assigned student and any challenges pertaining thereto.
• Foster student motivation through enthusiasm and encouragement; model behaviors that reflect and reinforce a positive attitude.
• Flexibility and Patience in daily job assignments.

Preferred Experiences:

• Experience working with low-incidence special needs children as well as children on the Autism Spectrum, as well as children with various disabilities including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students' Individual Education Program.
• Good knowledge of the characteristics and need of students with various disabilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Patience, flexibility and a strong desire to promote the academic and social-emotional success of children.