Special Ed Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member assist student(s) Essential Job Functions
• 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. Additional Duties:
• Assist staff or building administration, as needed.
• All other 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.

Qualifications

Must have a paraprofessional license or be able to obtain a paraprofessional license. Salary/Benefits Per negotiated contract Additional Information Contact Dr. Debbie Poffinbarger, Elementary Principal, by email dpoffinbarger@northmacschools.org with questions.