Functional Academic Paraprofessional (25-26 School Year)

Primary Purpose:

Help meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities in self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

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  Associate's degree, 45 college hours or a Educational Aide certificate
• Ability to work with children with disabilitites
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must get CDL within a timely manner

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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  Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist students with physical disabilites according to their needs inclruding transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting;

positioning; or assisting iwth personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.