Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Principal

Paraprofessionals provided support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibilities involving supervision and instruction of special needs students. Tasks may include: observing, documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and/or behavior, provide support with health care needs.

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Classroom Support

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher in group settings or one to one assistance
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction and across content in collaboration with the teacher
• Implementation of accommodations and/or modifications in accordance to student’s IEP
• Assist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materials
• Assist in communication to staff, students, and parents/guardians including but not limited to parent/guardian conferences, IEP meetings, and phone communication
• Maintain good rapport with students and adults including classroom teachers, coordinators, and parents/guardians
• Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their peers
• Assist with the provided appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure success
• Attend meeting and in-service professional development (CPI, emergency procedures, behavior managements, etc…) for the purpose of acquiring skills related to job functions.
• With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding), opening food packages, lifting and physical movement

Other Duties

• Assist with maintaining order by enforcing school behavior expectations, classroom rules, and student behavior intervention plans
• Assist with operation within the classroom: equipment, classroom record keeping, computers, LCD projector, etc.
• Perform and assist other related duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher; OR

• Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR

• Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment

Preferred:

• Job-related experience

Other Qualifications or Characteristics:

• Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.
• Adaptable
• Self-starter who sets high goals; is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and can handle multiple projects at once.
• Belief in LEAD’s mission of preparing students for college and for life

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes full benefits.

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