Sped Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Responsible to: Building principal, Director of Special Services, and special services teacher to whom assigned

Qualifications:

Individuals with one of the following qualifications are eligible to be a paraprofessional:

• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate's degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program
• Experience in working with disabled populations preferred.

Primary Function:

To assist the special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students assigned to that teacher.

Specific Duties:

Program Operation:

• Prepare materials as assigned.
• Provide services to students as assigned.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Assist students in moving about the building.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Classroom Management:

• Assist in organizing classroom to promote learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.
• Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.