Paraprofessional - Special Education
JOB GOALS: Supports may include attending to students’ academic, physical, and/or social emotional needs. Through collaboration, paraprofessionals assist the special education or general education teacher in daily instruction, appropriately managing the classroom environment, and are instrumental in supporting students in meeting their academic, social and behavioral goals.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in children and education.
• Desire to assist students with IEPs in an inclusive learning environment.
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• General knowledge of google technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The paraprofessional will work under the direction and guidance of the special education/general education teacher, administration, and school-based personnel in supporting student’s growth and achievement including students’ IEP goals and objectives.
• Assisting students in their learning across content areas in individual, small group, and whole group settings.
• Assisting students in self-regulation and management of emotions and behavior to maximize student learning including, but not limited to, implementing and supporting behavior plans and classroom management programs.
• Assisting and supporting students in their communication between peers, school staff, etc. including the use of assistive technology.
• Supporting students transitions during arrival and dismissal, between subjects/classes in school, and between activities.
• Paraprofessionals will provide support in the development of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills with individuals or groups of students.
• May be asked to review student IEPs on an as needed basis to ensure students’ needs are understood.
• Demonstrated ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties.
• Performs other such duties/assignments as directed by the Principal or Special Education Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Approximately nine month working period.
• 60-day probation.
• Salary per salary schedule and experience.
• Position constitutes an employee at will of GLCPS, with a contract length and salary to be established annually by the Board.