Special Education Para Professional

Position Title: Special Education-Paraprofessional Aide

All paraprofessionals hired shall meet the requirements of a "Highly Qualified" paraprofessional aide as described in Title I of the 'Elementary and Secondary Education act.

• This job description describes in general terms the normal duties that the assistant will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job.
• Special education aides work under the overall supervision of their building principal and the special education director, along with direct supervision that is provided by special education They are employed when required to implement special education or related services for a class and/or to provide direct assistance to students. Their duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities.

Teaching and learning

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.

! AssisUn the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

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participate in activities.

• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, occupational and physical
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

Administrative Duties

• Assist in the preparation and display of student
• Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support

Standarcls and Quality Assurance

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma
• Be capable of physically assisting students with specials needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, changing, etc.)
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Support the Mission Statement of the

• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Attend staff and team
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and
• All other duties as

All paraprofessionals shall meet the requirements of a "Highly Qualified" paraprofessional aide as described in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education act. It is understood and agreed that all provisions and regulations laid down by the Board of Education shall be carried out by the Special Education Paraprofessional Aide that he or she will cooperate with the Superintendent and District Administrators in the faithful execution of these rules, as well as any and all other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Superintendent.

Evaluation: Each educational support staff member's job performance shall be evaluated by his/her direct supervisor. The evaluation process includes day-to-day observations and such supervision/communication as is applicable to the job classification. Supervisors shall provide employees an opportunity to discuss performance. As appropriate, supervisors should discuss with an employee, job performance issues that require timely attention.