Position is 6.5 hours per day , school year. Position is 1:1 with a student and is dependent upon the needs of the student. Experience with autistic children a plus. Position includes pension, medical benefits, 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.

B. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.

C. Consideration will be given to the following:

1. ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.

2. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and School Principal

SUPERVISES: None

SALARY: $22.09-$25.83 per hour depending on experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to 50 pounds and toileting) and assists with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional also may provide a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Supporting Instruction 1.Tutoring/One-on-one instruction

Circulating in class

Helping group instruction

Modifying instructional materials

Assisting students with technology

Assisting students with tests and assessments

Documentation and Data

Observing and collecting data on students

Organizing - data, graphs

Recording student progress - including data

Taking classroom notes - contents, etc.

Taking attendance

Student Management

Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting and toileting)

Assists with medicine regimen

Monitor hallways, study halls

Maintain on-task behavior

Corrects minor behavioral problems

Escort students to other classes

Clerical

Scheduling activities

Copying, stapling, etc.

Operate media

Maintain equipment

Run errands

Other

Handling records in a confidential manner

Performs related duties as assigned

WORK SCHEDULE: School Year