Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitute Paraprofessional

Schedule: 7:15a-2:30p As Needed $22.00 Per Hour

Position Summary: Assists and supports students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as directed by the special education teacher.

Essential Duties:

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, social/emotional skills, organizational skills
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
• Collects data in a variety of settings: classrooms, lunch, recess, transitions
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed for special education teaching staff
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

Qualifications Profile:

School experience, preferred

High School Diploma Preferred: Associate's (or higher) degree or two years of higher education or completion of the ParaPro Exam