POSITION DESCRIPTION~ Paraprofessional ~Definition: Paraprofessionals generally support students in PreK-4 Inclusion programs, middle school (Grades 5-8) co-taught programs, the high school inclusion program and the high school co-taught program. Includes working in schools/programs with students in PreK-4 Inclusion Program. Paraprofessionals do not generally have child specific assignments, but rather are assigned to a classroom or classrooms.This position supports classes of students completing online instructional technology and also supports our library (checking in/out books).Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.General support of a classroom or classroomsProvide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and Special Education Teacher has developedProvide all accommodations delineated within a students designated IEP/504Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education TeacherDevelop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education TeacherCreate opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school dayProvide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist)Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teamsAbility to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations)Provide small or whole group instruction within the classroomRegular education and special education students will be supportedEngage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activitiesFollow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student supportShare relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planningSupport students to access a variety of technologyComplete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instructionFacilitate positive relationships and engagements with peersSupport students with organization of materials, assignments and schedulesMay be required to assist student taking notes or scribingBased on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned to different buildingsEnsure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needsAssist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriateAssist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodationsSupport students during their specials, lunch and recess timesFacilitate and support arrival and dismissal timesMaintain student confidentialityCarry out other relative assignments designated by the PrincipalRequired Skills, Experience and Competencies: High school degree or equivalentEnjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all childrenExemplifies the core values of North Middlesex Regional School DistrictAcademic knowledge of the curriculum of the grade level supportedWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicateThe employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, runThe employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objectsThe employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safeAbility to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.)May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood, etc....The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment