What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Tipton Elementary K-5?
Special Education Paraprofessional
Description Summary
Tipton school district is seeking a paraprofessional to provide support for special education
teachers and students. Paraprofessionals are responsible for assisting teachers with the
implementation of instruction and assisting students. 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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual who holds this position is required to:
Provide support for instruction to students
Assist in the teacher in the implementation of a classroom disciplinary plan
Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees
Participate in professional development activities
Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
Assist the teacher in communicating regularly with parents regarding progress and other
educational concerns
Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as
requested
Assist in the Implementation of special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual
educational programs, and individual health plans
Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassments as directed by Board policy
Supervisory Duties
Supervise students at all times
Qualifications
Education
Minimum: 60 hours college
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Missouri Substitute Certificate
Skills and Abilities
Language
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Read and understand board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental
regulations and guidance as applicable or conveyed by the supervising teacher
Complete forms and engage in written correspondence
Present information to students when requested and effectively and respond to questions
Computation
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Work with basic mathematical concepts
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form