About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Paraprofessional
Qualifications
High school diploma
Primary Function: Assist with duties as directed by a teacher to support a student with
communication, behavior, academics, socialization, or daily living tasks.
Responsible to: Teacher of Record for the student.
Working Conditions: Contract for days and hours as described at the time of employment.
May require lifting of youth or adult students, stretching, reaching, good balance, overall good physical fitness.
REQUIREMENTS
- Background check and DCCS must be completed and come back clear (wait to complete upon hire)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report daily to teacher of record or to assigned school.
- Implement student's IEP under the guidance of a teacher.
- Effectively implement tasks requested by teacher of record or teacher of service.
- Implement daily sensory diets, if required.
- Incorporate strategies into daily school routine to maintain safety.
- Maintain a record of student services with required documentation.
- Consult with teacher of record or teacher of service for clarification, concerns, appropriate strategies, etc.
- Document behavioral events appropriately, and submit to teacher of record and building principal no later than 3:00 on the day of the event.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to students.
- Seek regular opportunities for professional development.
- If interpreting, maintain the integrity of the student's speech and of the listener's speech.
- Share concerns with the Director of Special Education.
- Maintain knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, the Rehabilitation Act and ADA, and FERPA.