Special Education Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional, Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree, preferably in a related field or parapro assessment
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others, especially student employers.

• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices preferred.
• Ability to understand the jobs for which students are being trained.
• Demonstrate punctuality when reporting to bus and job sites.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records and assist the teacher in the classroom.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work on site during the hours required.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

• Reports To: Principal/Special Services Department/ Structured Learning Experience Teacher /Transition Coordinator
• General Duties and Job Goals: To assist in the special education program by working with individual and/or small groups of disabled students to provide them support in the classroom at the direction of the teacher and behaviorist.
• duties of a special education aide
• Provide direct supports to students with exceptional / special education needs as specified and mandated through their Individual Education Plans;
• Monitor activities and behaviors of the students under their supervision during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety, or for the purpose of reporting on critical / behavioral accidents or incidents;
• Work to communicate the needs of the school and the students to student employers;
• Assist students with the understanding of rules and regulations.
• Conduct data collection as required;
• Maintains student confidentiality;
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education and the GFT.
EVALUATION: Annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.