What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Paraprofessional position at District Wide?
Special Needs Paraprofessional
To help the teacher accomplish teaching objectives by meeting the special needs of students or small groups to help achieve appropriate skill levels. Assists the teacher to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment.
Special Needs Paraprofessional Job Description
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists students with individual, special needs including but not limited to personal hygiene needs, toileting, and any other care permitted by law.
- Assists the teacher in providing instruction to the children, by reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests, and abilities
- Have two years of college credit or hold an associate’s (or higher) degree or evidence of passing the Parapro Test.
- Previous experience working with students in inclusive and small group settings preferred
- Previous experience working with special education students preferred
- Willingness to be trained to assist all instructional and behavioral needs of the students
- May require placing and securing students on a bus and riding the bus to and from school daily of some students
- Ability and willingness to carry over and apply skills from ongoing training
- Any duties as assigned by the administration