Substitute Paraprofessional

WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION I. POSITION: Aide � Instructional Support II. STATUS: Hourly Employee III. WAGE: Set annually by the Board of Directors IV.

BENEFITS

Set by School Board V. WORK YEAR: Student school year plus approved professional development days � Daily work hours defined by positional need. Hours not to exceed 28.75 hours per week. VI. SUPERVISOR: Building Principal/Supervisor of Special Education VII. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Demonstrate a positive approach to working with students and staff
2. Maintain a work climate that is conducive to carrying out the business of the school district in a dignified, orderly, and friendly fashion
3. Believe in the abilities of the children, and help motivate them to achieve their potential
4. Be accepting and compassionate
5. Be receptive to direction and suggestions from teachers, in-service agents, and other appropriate professionals
6. Be willing to attend in-service programs
7. Demonstrate eagerness to try different approaches to meet student needs
8. Follow directions and show initiative
9. Be willing to care for student needs as outlined in the attached specific duties
10. Maintain professional confidentiality
11. Be approved for employment by the School Board
12. Possess good oral and written communication skills
13. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
14. Aides working with the special education department will need to maintain "highly qualified" status per PDE guidelines VIII. SUMMARY An instructional support assistant serves as a support person under the direction of a certified teacher. He/she must assume responsibility for working with identified students both in a one to one or small group setting. The assistant must be able to work in a variety of instructional settings supplementing the regular and/or specially developed instructional program. The assistant should be aware of current best practices and/or be willing to except training appropriate to the instructional program. IX. SPECIFIC DUTIES:
15. Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the instructional program
16. Assist the teacher in routine functions involved with the daily management of the classroom
17. Assist students with the learning process as prescribed by instructional staff and/or the students IEP, 504 plan
18. Help adapt or modify material to meet the student needs
19. Reinforce development of skills in a variety of instructional settings as prescribed by the teacher
20. Provide academic support to assigned students
21. Follow district policy with regard to total school responsibilities or assignments
22. Participate in assessing students as directed
23. Participate in IEP meetings as requested by the administration
24. Assume job related duties assigned by the teacher or administrator Board Approved: August 24, 2009 Board Revision June 24, 2013