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Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional Qualifications :

High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff Knowledge of diverse needs of students with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices Ability to work cooperatively with and provide a broad range of assistance to the instructional staff; Working knowledge of or ability to learn computer skills; and Ability to communicate effectively between students and educators

Job Goal:

To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional suppurt as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's special education program.

Performance Responsibilies:

Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher. Checks notebooks and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher. Assists the teacher in implementing the pupils' goals as set by the IEP. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the Child Study Team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. Assists regular education teachers and special education teachers in devising special learning strategies and/or behavioral modifications based on understanding on individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. Assists the teacher in implementing behavioral management systems. Serves as a chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher, assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. Implements changes to a pupil's program only in consultation with the classroom teacher, child study team, related services staff or administration. Assists, when appropriate, in escorting student to arrival/departure areas, loading and unloading the special education student from transportation buses and vans. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with district policy and handbook. Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner. Participates in restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as requested or assigned. Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student without fostering intense emotional involvement. Participates in staff meetings, professional development and training sessions as assigned. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher or administration directly related to a good learning experience for special education students.