Paraprofessional Intern (YHS Student ONLY)

Title: Paraprofessional Job Description: A paraprofessional in a special education classroom is a classified employee who works under the supervision of a certified special education teacher and provides direct instruction in the subject areas specified on individual student IEP's. The paraprofessional is responsible for assisting with screening, the writing of instructional plans and the evaluation of student performance.

This is an hourly position for the assigned school days. Criteria: A. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years of college to be employed as a paraprofessional. B. Preference may be given to applicants with degrees in special education, elementary education or secondary education. C. Preference may be given to applicants with teaching experience in special education or at the appropriate general education grade levels.

D. Preference may be given to applicants with paraprofessional experience in special education or general education.