Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional Performs basic human support work assisting classroom teachers by working with individual students or small groups, and related work as apparent or assigned. Assists with personal hygiene needs. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Teacher and Principal. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Assists classroom teachers in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks. Assists with lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing and wash-up routines, personal hygiene and arrival and departure of students. Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material already introduced by teacher; provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or psychologist. Assists with a variety of assignments and tasks associated with the needs of students; escorts students to special classes and therapy. Lifts, moves and operates adaptive equipment. May be assigned to assist in special areas such as reading, mathematics, computer lab, library, in-school suspension, etc. Maintains various records and files; grades student work. Ensures work assigned to students is completed and returned; enforces discipline and safety rules. Notifies respective teachers in writing of the dates a student has been assigned to in-school suspension; collects completed work and returns it to the respective teachers' boxes. Performs a variety of office and clerical assistance tasks for classroom teacher and school office staff; makes copies of various materials. Assists with large group activities. Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher. Reports student problems to teacher and assists with student problems. Assists with the sale of supplies and collection of monies. Performs cafeteria, hall and/or bus duties; helps supervise playground and physical education activities. Escorts students to classes; assists students during meals. Performs the duties of a Paraprofessional as required. Performs related tasks as required. General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and compile reports; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office equipment; skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripherals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents. High school diploma or GED and moderate experience providing office support or equivalent combination of education and experience.