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Form of workQUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher
JOB GOAL: Assists with the implementation of strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Associate Degree or passing score on paraprofessional test
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and school personnel
- Ability to maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual
REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher
JOB GOAL: Assists with the implementation of strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with student instruction to meet the goals/objectives of the IEP
- Provides support for the Special Education and general education teachers
- Attends to the personal needs of Special Education students to whom assigned such as: eating, dressing, toileting and/or diapering, walking, getting on and off buses, putting on or adjusting prosthetic appliances, physical and occupational therapy exercises (as instructed occupational or physical therapist), and other tasks and activities as assigned by the supervising Special Education teacher
- Maintains student confidentiality, as mandated by both State and Federal law, at all times
- Defers all inquiries or concerns from parents, teachers or other staff members regarding student(s) to the school administrator or supervising Special Education teacher
- Assists with student management
- Under the supervision of the supervising Special Education teacher, works with small groups of Special Education students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
- Assists student(s) in math, reading, and other curricular tasks, as directed by the supervising teacher, guiding and helping, but never assuming the role of the teacher
- Assists Special Education students who participate in general education classes for all or any portion of the day, as directed by the supervising Special Education teacher
- Accompanies the student(s) to whom assigned to various points about the school and campus as directed by supervising Special Education teacher
- Operates and cares for equipment and materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes
- Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, play periods, field trips, and other school-related activities
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising Special Education teacher or appropriate administrator
