Paraprofessional-Fredonia

The Instructional Paraprofessional assists in the supervision care and instruction of students with a variety of learning needs under the supervision of a licensed/certified staff member. These services may be delivered in a special education or general education environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Adhere and support the philosophy mission and policies of TriCounty and the school district
• Follows daily routine given by supervisor
• Punctual

• Provides basic supports to students in and/or outside of the classroom setting
• Demonstrates acceptance of students at their performance level
• Completes basic training for position
• Maintains and turns in job related data timely (including inservice mileage and health certificate)
• Regular attendance

• Maintains student confidentiality
• Demonstrates appropriate boundaries with students staff and parents
• Conversations contribute to a positive working environment
• Establishes rapport with students
• Gives positive reinforcement and support to students

• Makes sure classroom and school rules are followed
• Ability to use current software and webbased programs to perform job responsibilities
• Knowledge of basic reading and math skills
• Ability to perform multistep directions
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

• Ability to collect and record data accurately
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• React to change and handle other tasks as assigned
• Support the value of an education

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move lift carry pull or push heavy objects materials or students.
• Occasional stooping bending and reaching.
• Must be able to work in a variety of noisy and crowded environments.

• May be exposed to being hit kicked or bit by a student.

Other General Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher/therapist for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Implement classroom management plans and individual behavior plans consistently.
• Assist students with daily care activities (toileting diapering tube feeding etc) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and/or developing daily living skills.

• Assist with maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
• Provide data to supervising teacher/therapist regarding student performance on IEP goals and benchmarks/objectives.
• Document student activities and daily work as requested.
• Perform record keeping and clerical duties as assigned.
• Prepare educational/therapeutic materials as requested.

• Participate in inservice activities to improve job performance and obtain necessary inservice hours.
• Implement academics instruction designed by the teacher/therapist for individuals and small groups.
• Monitors student activities to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Obtain advance approval for inservice training as required.
• Adhere to all district and Interlocal health and safety policies including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health and inoculation certificate on file at the Central Office.
• Meets Highly Qualified status: 1 hold an Associates Degree (or higher) from an accredited university or college or 2 complete 48 college credit hours or 3 pass the Master Teacher Test
• Desire to continue career improvement.

Salary

According to Classified Pay Scale and/or starting rate set by board annually

Length of term

1116 hours following the school district calendar and student days

Responsible to

Special Education Certified/Licensed Supervisor; Building Principal; Special Education Coordinators; Special Education Administration

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority