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Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional
Date: July 1, 2016
Reports to: Assigned Teacher, Building Principal, and Director of
Special Services
Supervises: N/A
Qualifications: 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on
Paraprofessional Test
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Completion of Paraprofessional Training as Required by the OSDE
CPI Certificate
CPR and First Aid Certificate
Job Goal: Provides adult support to a small group of students or
one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student in unique
educational goals.
Employment Terms: 169 day Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a
Lunch
FLSA Classification: Nonexempt
Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the
ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform
the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the
neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above
shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp
and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move
up to 50 pounds
Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 100 pounds
Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth
perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs and
individualized education plans. Typical duties may include:
Monitors students on district provided transportation and assists
students getting on or off busses and vans.
Accompanies students to the cafeteria for meals and assists students
with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals.
Accompanies students to classes or therapy services, monitors behavior
(intervening as needed), and assists with classwork.
Assists students with motor, balance, social and life skills.
Assists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting and
diapering.
Monitors students during nap times.
Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.
Assists with instruction, errands and copies related to assigned
student(s).
Attends IEP and other meetings and trainings as requested.
Alerts assigned teacher of concerns related to the student.
Maintains confidentiality of student information.
Complies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and
procedures.
Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
Assists teacher in monitoring students progress toward academic and
behavioral IEP goals.
Reinforces learning in small groups or with an individual student, while
the teacher works with other students.
Assists the teacher in observing, recording and charting behavior.
Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
Provides one-on-one tutoring if it is scheduled at a time when a student
would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
Scores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for
teachers.
Carries out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
Operates and maintains classroom equipment.
Takes over a class for a short period of time.
Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.
To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the
event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the
closing of school and/or office buildings. An employees eligibility for
remote work will be determined by the superintenden of schools.
Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the
employees supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.
Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.