Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional - starting with SY 26-27

Job Description

Job Description

General Statement of Duties:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform any combination of instructional tasks and behavioral supports to assist students and teachers. Incumbents may teach one or more subjects to learners. A variety of behavioral intervention strategies will be implemented, with guidance from the supervising special education teacher(s). Supports related to adaptive abilities may be required in areas such as toileting/changing diapers, feeding and hygiene.

* Note the level of pay will be dependent upon the certification and level of experience of
the incumbent.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate. Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable to hiring authority.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work well with subordinates, public entities, educational professionals, etc.

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Examinations Qualifications:

Valid South Dakota drivers license.

Qualify as a paraprofessional as per the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.

Successful completion of written tests and/or verbal interviews.

Other such examinations as deemed necessary by District.

The special education director or supervising teacher may require individuals to be certified
in a behavioral de-escalation program (i.e. Crisis Prevention Institute/CPI, Safe Crisis
Management/SCM, etc.).

The special education director or supervising teacher may require individuals to be certified
in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).