A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Special Education (ED) Paraprofessional
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk Middle School - Norfolk, Nebraska This job is also posted in Norfolk Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5908911
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
JOB TITLE
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
(ED)
PARAPROFESSIONAL
- Middle School
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma
First aid/CPR certificate desired
REPORTS TO
Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM
Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher
EVALUATION
Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
9 months; part-time
JOB GOAL
Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students
NOTE:
This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Consistent and punctual attendance Assist special education teacher in helping students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities
Listens to students read, and reads to students
Helps students with make-up work
Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
Reinforce social skills the teacher has taught
Alerts teacher to needs of students
Assists teacher in checking progress of individuals
Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
Inventories books, materials and equipment
Assists when emergencies arise
Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
(Intellectual, Sensory): Effective oral and written communication skills
Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students
