Special Education (ED) Paraprofessional

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JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION (ED) PARAPROFESSIONAL - Middle School

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma

First aid/CPR certificate desired

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

EVALUATION: Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months; part-time

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Consistent and punctual attendance

Assist special education teacher in helping students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities

Listens to students read, and reads to students

Helps students with make-up work

Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.

Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher

Reinforce social skills the teacher has taught

Alerts teacher to needs of students

Assists teacher in checking progress of individuals

Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities

Assists with the physical and health needs of the children

Inventories books, materials and equipment

Assists when emergencies arise

Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) :

Effective oral and written communication skills

Skills in organization, leadership and human relations

Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students