Special Education Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

The Paraprofessional is an employee of Bardwell Group. He/she will help the teacher or teachers assigned to in an effective and timely manner while at all times displaying a willing attitude to enhance the efforts of the Academy. He/she will use appropriate materials, provided by the instructor, to aid students in areas of academic weakness.

Paraprofessionals will have a functional relationship with the teachers they are assigned to and a direct reporting relationship to the Instructional Supervisors and School Leader/Director.

Qualifications

All Title I Paraprofessionals hired after January 8, 2002 will meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 including: will have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtained an associate's degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment of knowledge the ability to assist in instructing: 1) reading, writing and mathematics, or 2) reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness.

All Title I Paraprofessionals hired before January 8, 2002 must meet the above requirements within four year of this date. These specific federal requirements do not apply to any paraprofessional who: 1) are proficient in English and another language and act primarily as translators; or 2) conduct only parental involvement activities. Must meet all applicable state certification and other requirements for position.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with small group instruction within the classroom
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on student progress or lack of progress
• Confer with the classroom instructor on a weekly basis regarding supplemental instructional material for students
• Display the ability to communicate and convey ideas to students, parents and instructors
• Maintain high ethical and professional integrity
• Participate in professional development as assigned and mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
• Other duties that may be requested by classroom instructors and approved by the School Leader/Director, or directly assigned by the School Leader/Director