Special Education Paraprofessional

Linden Community Schools Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Updated: June 2022

JOB PURPOSE:

The special education paraprofessional will work closely with one or a few special needs students on a regular basis in order to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credits or proof of passage of Basic Skills Teacher Certification or WorkKeys Test preferred.

Successful experience working with children preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

To assist students(s) to whom assigned in any physical tasks directed by supervisor.

Special education paraprofessionals give reinforcement to students in the areas of social studies, math, science, and reading or other areas as directed by supervisor.

Support the teacher on methods, materials and strategies for reinforcements on target children. The teacher will plan all lessons and be responsible for instruction.

Aid teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.

Participate in on-going staff development.

Help plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students. Help collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.

Communicate regularly with teachers as to student’s needs and progress.

Treat all information about the school, teachers, children and their families as strictly confidential.

Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem solving skills, willingness to learn, focus on excellent customer service. Collaboration with others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as textbooks, teacher manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, communicate and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is continuously required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interact with the public and other staff, work irregular or extended work hours.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of the Linden Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The following person have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Compliance Officers

Linden Community Schools

7205 W. Silver Lake Rd.

Linden, Michigan 48451

(810) 591-0980

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