VBES Full Time Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading language arts mathematics computer instruction and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions ensure a safe and orderly classroom and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas such as supervising the student lunch programs bus duty playground duty corridor study hall and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion learning achievement if IEP objectives etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

- Follows all applicable safety rules procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

- Assist guidance pupil services staff or building administration as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools or between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g. Word Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt