Paraprofessional(Individual Support) LISA West High School

POSITION SUMMARY:

The One-on-One Paraprofessional provides individualized support to a designated student with significant personal care and behavioral needs. This position requires assisting the student with restroom use communication and managing challenging behaviors while ensuring safety dignity and participation in the educational setting. Due to the nature of the assignment a male paraprofessional is preferred.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
o Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be
substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
o Certain aide/paraprofessional positions may require additional education and certifications depending on funding and
program regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
o Supervises students for safety and to enhance the learning environment.
o Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
o Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines plans and curricula in assigned areas.
o Plans prepares and develops various teaching aids for use in the classroom including activity sheets drawings and similar
handouts.
o Presents subject matter to children or adults under the guidance of a teacher utilizing a variety of methods including
stories discussions and role-playing.
o Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on childrens progress in the absence of the teacher.
o Assists children or adults individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
o Maintain daily records track student progress and intervene to help students progress as necessary
o May lead guide and train interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of
volunteers as appropriate to the area of operation.
o Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority