About this role
TITLE: Paraprofessional - Classroom (Formerly Instructional Aide – Regular Education and/or Special Education including High Needs) EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Classified MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate degree or passing score on ParaPro test required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of, experience with and ability to deal with students in PreK-12th grades
• Current CPR and first aid certification or ability to obtain certification (District to provide training.)
OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
• To assist certified teachers to provide a well-organized, smoothly functional class environment in which students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
• To provide instructional support services directly to students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local school board policy.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students, employees and community.
• Accommodates the needs of students at the point of service.
• Assists in the supervision of students between programs and regular activities.
• Assists teacher in implementation of behavioral management strategies, instructional objectives, and student IEP goals and SEI goals as needed.
• Assists with ongoing program evaluation procedures and required testing.
• Assists the certified staff in the monitoring and recording of student process.
• Prepares training materials and maintains supplies as instructed by the teacher.
• Assists in the ongoing collection of information on attendance, grades, attitudes and discipline for students, especially focusing on at-risk students.
• Instructs individual students using instructional objectives and lessons developed under the supervision of a highly qualified, certified teacher.
• Documents care delivered to student(s) as outlined in a student's individualized education plan.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve skills.
• May substitute for the teacher in emergency situations.
• Assists in non-instructional duties, including but not limited to hall, lunchroom, and grounds monitoring as directed.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Principal/Assigned Teacher(s) TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule. EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety. BOARD APPROVED: 4-20-16