What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at SAU 16?
24-25 School Year
Position Purpose
As para-educator at Exeter High School, you have the opportunity to work with a team of other professionals to help students achieve their goals at and beyond high school. Para-educator staff have access to tuition reimbursement, district-provided professional development, opportunity for additional hours during the summer and after school, as well as health and dental benefits.
Essential Job Functions
Position Purpose
As para-educator at Exeter High School, you have the opportunity to work with a team of other professionals to help students achieve their goals at and beyond high school. Para-educator staff have access to tuition reimbursement, district-provided professional development, opportunity for additional hours during the summer and after school, as well as health and dental benefits.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Maintains records to document student learning, progress, and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
- Assists and accompanies students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, corridor, study hall, and other related activities.
- Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
- Any combination of education (high school diploma or equivalent) and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.