Paraprofessional II PoolSchool Year 2000 Sign On Bonus

Job Details

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PositionReports To: Principal

Length of Work Year: 6/6.5 hrs/day 5 days/week Time of day is based on bell schedule (varies dependent on student needs) 181 work days per year

Employment Type:Part Time

Hiring Bonus: $2000 Hiring Bonus awarded after successful completion of one year of employment.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of activities in support of special instructional programs including special education interagency and districtwide. Assists teachers and staff in development and implementation of programs materials and tests to enhance the student learning experience.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Level II Paraprofessionals is a midtoseniorlevel administrative or program support position. To function at this level the incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Level I and Sp Ed Paraprofessional positions possess special knowledge in special education districtwide programs or other program requiring significant skill.

ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples)

• Works on an indepth basis with small groups and/or individual students with special needs (e.g. severely disabled) to develop individual lesson plans and strategies for maximizing learning experiences for individual students in a specialized field of education.
• When working with severely disabled assists students with certain medical and hygiene functions.
• Assists special program administrative or teaching staff with the preparation and presentation of in service training sessions. Assist in organizing meetings participate in meetings to share information about program to which assigned.
• Confers with teachers specialists and parents to develop and evaluate individual and group educational goals and objectives. Assist school site(s) with the implementation of special programs as assigned.
• Visits school sites homes correctional facilities etc. as directed to assist teachers and in the implementation of districtwide special programs such as but not limited to GED and lowincident special education.
• Administers informal assessment instruments (spelling tests etc. score objective tests and written papers and keep appropriate records for teachers including computerized grading systems.
• Assists in training instructional assistants and other school personnel to administer score and record achievement and diagnostic tests required by the program. Assists in reclassifying students according to proficiency.
• Confer as needed with teachers resource staff and other school personnel concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. Alert teacher to any special problems or information concerning students in assigned program. Arranges and participates in parent conferences.
• Assist special program administrative staff with the preparation and presentation of in service training sessions.
• Assist in organizing meetings; participate in meetings to share information about program to which assigned.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of files and records for assigned program.
• Operate a variety of office equipment as needed including a computer ditto machine and copier. Perform clerical support duties as required.
• Performs other duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.
• For more information on this position view the Job Description.

Benefits