Special Education Paraprofessional
This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate academic, physical and/or social support.
Responsibilities:
- Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks.
- With guidance from teachers, reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
- Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. getting on/off bus, taking off/putting on outerwear, carrying lunch trays, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
- Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheelchair to desk chair.
- On a frequent, routine basis report student performance, especially changes in performance, to the special education case manager.
- As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
- Collect student related data as directed.
- Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Principal, or Process Coordinator
Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
- Previous experience working with children is preferred
Work Environment:
- 9 month position
- Reports to Director of Special Education and Building Principal
- Non-exempt