What are the responsibilities and job description for the SMS .88 Special Ed Paraprofessional (start 1/20/26) position at Summit Middle School?
SUPERVISES: NIA
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for supporting regular education and special education teachers by providing quality guidance and assistance to special education students in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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1. Assist students in the classroom by takin_g notes, scribing and reading information out loud. |
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2. Assist students with seat work by reinforcing instruction, clarifying subject matter, etc. |
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3. Modify tests and assignments as needed. |
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4. Prepare study guides for quizzes and tests as needed. |
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5. Acquire a working knowledge of core academic subjects. |
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6. Serve as a liaison between students, administrators, regular education teachers, special education teachers. |
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7. Provide input on students' progress throughout the year. |
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8. Attend IBP meetings and/or provide feedback when requested. |
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9. Supervise and facilitate students' learning, organization skills and completion of assignments in learning labs. |
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10. Develop a working knowledge of students' individualized education plans (IEPs). |
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11. Perform duties include taking notes, scribing and reading information out loud; assisting students with seat work; modifying tests and assignments; serving as a liaison; providing input on students' progress. |
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12. Demonstrates the commitment to build and maintain a safe, fair and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff. |
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13. Perform other duties as assigned, including clerical duties. |
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CONTACTS: Students, Teachers, Staff & Parents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's degree or two-year college certificate required
- Experience working with children with special needs preferred
- First Aid Class/ CPR & AED Certification Required (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Substitute Authorization Preferred
- Effective time management due to time clock
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzing Communicating Comparing Compiling Coordinating Computing Control of others Fingering Hearing Smelling Instructing Speaking Synthesizing Talking Reaching Moderate lifting to 50 lb. Near and Far acuity Outdoor weather conditions Negotiating Reaching
For all positions, experience is determined by years of work in the same job title. Experience that is similar but not the same job may be calculated at a 3:1 credit for years of experience. Year of Experience shall be whole numbers and not partial years.
Salary : $23 - $28