Tier II - Para-Professional (Special Education)

POSITION TITLE: Tier II Para-Professional (Special Education)

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:      Special Services Administrator and Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges
• Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education and passed the Praxis Parapro exam
• Must maintain a para-professional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year
• Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current
• Record of good attendance on the job
• Clear criminal history record

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
2. Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
3. Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
4. Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor.
2. Promote a positive professional image.
3. Duties include but not limited to:
4. Assist students in transitions and classroom work.
5. Monitor academic and behavioral needs.
6. Personal care and hygiene.
7. Support communication skills.
8. Support Special Education Teacher Directives.
9. Document collected data.