Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Qualifications High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status Responsibilities Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher. Assists teacher in the planning of the weekly schedule of activities and provides input in terms of student progress. Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas. Engages students in conversation to encourage language development. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with district policy. Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner. Participates in staff meetings, professional development and training sessions as assigned. Assists, where appropriate, in escorting children to arrival/departure areas, loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. Helps student to master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher of building principal directly related to a good learning experience for students.