Paraprofessional - Resource BMES .875

Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. Assist special education teachers and staff in providing an individualized special education program for special needs students in a resource and or general education classroom setting.

MAJOR TASKS: Assist special education teacher and staff in developing plans for meeting students’ individual goals and objectives. Selects classroom materials appropriate to implement goals and objectives. Work without direct supervision with individuals or groups of individuals on concepts introduced by the supervising teacher. Assist special needs students in the general education classrooms. Implement strategies, techniques and modifications unique to the special needs students as the need arises or as required. Gather data and disseminate information and reports to special education staff and parents. Participate in IEP meetings as necessary. Oversee special education program if situation arises which demands attention of the special education teacher. Maintain confidentiality in regard to information about Special Education students, following all FERPA policies and Laws. Participate in training sessions, e.g. Crises Prevention Intervention, CPR/FA, conferences and workshops for ongoing professional skills. Develops and maintains understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and disabilities. Complete Medicaid, Direct Service Claiming (MIPS), forms on a monthly basis Monitor student’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.   Accompany students to and from class if needed Reinforce therapy goals and skills Assist student to stay on task, redirect/refocus and offer praise and contingency rewards. Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior. Maintain professionalism when working with families.  Refrains from becoming personally involved outside of school. Assists in modifying classroom and homework of students requiring modifications. Perform other job related duties as assigned. JOB EXPECTATIONS: Ability to work effectively under time constraints Ability to comply with District’s attendance standards Maintain a well-groomed appearance Be a team player and get along well with others Be highly organized with the ability to multitask Be detail-oriented and self-motivated Have excellent communication skills Have an excellent memory and ability to function well under stress Demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment Read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations Ability to operate specific equipment or tools.

Must be at least 18 years of age High School graduate or equivalent Completed at least 2 years as student at an institution of higher education; obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or met the State Paraprofessional Academic Asssessment Knowledge of special education disabilities and classifications, process and laws preferable Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to relate well to children and adults Knowledge in all academic areas Current First Aid and CPR certification Computer skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as determined by the District. Positions for this class typically require:  stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.  Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work 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 as determined by the District.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Incumbents may be subjected to odors and extreme temperatures.

Received from:  Principal/Teacher 
Given to:  Students

At least once annually by the Principal in accordance with the policy of the Governing Board.

7 hrs per day
Hourly Range Schedule Grade 14
FLSA Hourly