What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - High School level position at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (DRRHS)?
School Year Position
Professional & Ethical Practices:
- Arrives on job at required time and stays on job for prescribed amount of time.
- Takes direction and implementation from supervising teacher(s) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) contact person.
- Reads and acknowledges student educational plans relevant to paraprofessional role.
- Maintains professional relationships with students, staff and administration.
- Participates in staff training and professional development.
- Reports concerns to the teacher(s) and/or administration.
- Adheres to confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents, and the community.
- Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Models & promotes appropriate communication, socialization, and conversation skills.
- Fulfills any additional duty as assigned by administration.
Instructional Content & Ability to Support Student Instruction:
- Assists in the implementation of accommodations, modifications, organizational skills in accordance IEP(s)
- Fosters independent learning skills as appropriate for developmental and grade level functioning, such as unpack backpacks, use of locker, having necessary materials, self-advocacy, etc.
- Assists with functional daily living skills as appropriate for developmental and grade level functioning, such as buttoning, zippering, tying shoes, cutting, use of agenda, etc.
- Assists with functional daily living skills as necessary including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene skills, mobility and vision assistance, and others as required.
- Supports students in developing appropriate behaviors including assisting in the implementation of a behavior intervention plan (BIP).
- Learns and displays knowledge of subject matter necessary to assist students.
- Collects data under the direction of staff.