POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional (Moderate/Severe Disabilities) Position 

**Federal Work Study Position**

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time Availability –Staff Position – Hourly 

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and Administration 

DEPT: Pathways School of Excellence 

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for Pathways School of Excellence, providing for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of supervisors/teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assist the classroom teacher with all duties pertinent to instruction of students in the classroom.

Clerical duties as necessary for record keeping and reporting. 

UNIQUE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM OTHER PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS 

Assist students with bathroom needs. 

Use behavior strategies to teach hygiene and bathroom skills to adolescent students.

Use de-escalation strategies to help students in crisis that display physical aggression on a regular basis. 

Provide one-on one assistance for students with moderate to severe disabilities.

Assist with elopement behaviors. 

Consult with tutors, volunteers, and therapists to provide training about students’ needs.

Provide assistance with daily living skills, such as eating, changing clothes, movement during transition times, etc... 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

High school diploma with some college experience 

Professional development coursework pertinent to exceptional student education

Physically able to sit, stand, walk with students around campus. Ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Understand written and oral instructions 

Speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports 

Professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies/stakeholders

Work in small groups with students and support the classroom teacher in instruction.

Work with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public