Reports to: Supervising Teacher
General Summary: A specialized paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.
Essential Functions:
- Implements IEP under the supervision of the director of visually impaired teacher.
- Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students in both group and 1-on-1 settings.
- This may require operating specialized equipment - braille but will be taught how to use any of the equipment.
- Assists students in developing social and emotional skills.
- Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, specials, and general education.
- Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
- Supervises students in instructional activities at the direction of the teacher, including Math, English, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
- Communicates with the supervising teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
- Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
- Assists with bus duty in the mornings and afternoons, helping load and unload students.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.
Qualifications:
- Education – High School Diploma (minimum), 60 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
- Experience – Evidence of experience working with students
- Required: Hepatitis B Vaccine (paid for by school) and Crisis Prevention Intervention training (paid for by school)
Length of Position: 36 weeks (for the school year)
Position Type: Non-exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a specialized paraprofessional. |