SPED Paraprofessional - Tier I

*Works with students including students with disabilities

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Tier I

Work Days: School calendar term or hours as assigned by position

Reports To: Building Administrator

Receives Guidance From:  Special Education Instructors/Certified Staff; Director of Special Services

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree, 48 college credits, or passing score on the Para Praxis required for specified assignments
2. Regular, reliable attendance. 
3. Ability to maintain confidential information.

JOB SUMMARY: Works directly with the special education teacher and classroom teacher to provide clerical and instructional support of the teacher with the students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of certified staff or principal. 
2. Provides lesson and learning reinforcement through a variety of activities which follow the goals set forth on the child’s IEP and which are consistent with the instruction with the teacher.
3. Follows behavior plans and procedures in student individual behavior plans.
4. May provide assistance in self help and custodial needs, including dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.
5. Helps maintain a learning environment; works to ensure student safety.
6. Actively assists in monitoring the classroom during lessons, minimizing distractions and disruptions.
7. Assists with administering interventions to students; maintains performance records and communicates progress with teachers as needed.
8. Helps prepare materials and equipment as needed; performs clerical duties such as tracking attendance, grading assignments, photocopying, filing, or creating materials.
9. Develops and maintains positive relationships with students to contribute to a positive building climate.
10. Attends staff development training or workshops as requested.
11. Provides lunchroom supervision and assistance, and playground supervision as assigned.
12. Maintains the confidentiality of students and staff.
13. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:

1. Inside & Outside
2. Climate Environment: The school may or may not be climate controlled.  There may be outside duties; weather conditions may be a factor.
3. Hazards: This position requires working with many people.  The employee may encounter situations where students are physically or verbally aggressive.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. Employee may be directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.
4. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk without fatigue or discomfort. May be required to perform reaching, some lifting or carrying (25 pounds), pulling or pushing (50 pounds), standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.