Position Title:

ParaprofessionalTerms of Employment:

School year

Position Classification:

Support Staff UnionFLSA Classification:

Non-exemptQualifications:

High school diploma equivalent required; associate degree preferredMust have at least 48 college credits OR have passed (or the ability to pass) the Praxis ParaPro exam OR otherwise meet Title I requirements (not required for behavior support positions without instructional duties) Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to respond appropriately to students in a supportive manner while exercising sound judgmentExperience with school-aged children, including students with disabilities, preferredBasic academic, technology, and data tracking skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace toolsAbility to be positive, flexible and collaborative and work as part of a teamAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to maintain regular and punctual attendanceReports to: Building Principal and/or Director of Student Services with daily workflow direction by classroom teacher or special education teacher

Supervises:

n/a

Evaluation:

As per the Windham Northeast Education Association agreement for

StaffPosition Summary:

The Paraprofessional works closely with certified staff to support students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development in school settings. Responsibilities may include assisting with instruction, supervising students, collecting data, and supporting the implementation of student support plans, depending on assignment. A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach is essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in support of student success.

Performance Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environmentSupport students social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer interactionsCommunicate and collaborate with teachers, case managers, related service providers and other administrators.

Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional developmentSupervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, meals, recess, transportation, and activitiesMaintain confidentiality and follow district policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assignedImplement moderate modifications and accommodations as outlined in student IEPs or 504 plans.

Support students with mild to moderate social/emotional needs using standard classroom management and established positive behavior intervention strategies.

Collect and record routine student data (e.g., progress on academic goals, task completion) to assist with quarterly IEP reporting.

Facilitate small group or individualized instruction under the direct guidance of either a special education or general education teacher. Monitor, observe, and document student progress/behavior; maintaining records as requiredReinforce instruction, skills, academic and social/emotional skill content under special education/classroom teacher directionAdapt materials and instructional approaches to meet individual student needsAssist with instructional activities for individuals and small groupsSupport student participation and inclusion while promoting independenceImplement positive behavior support or social skills plans as designed by student teamAssist with student physical needs, including mobility, positioning, and personal care as requiredRespond to crisis situations and follow established protocols, including physical intervention when trained and requiredCommunicate with case managers and participate in student meetings as requested

Physical Requirements:

This position will frequently be required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach and sit. Manual dexterity is required to finger, handle or grasp objects. Must be able to hear, talk and see. May involve interaction with students demonstrating challenging behaviors. May require training in and implementation of approved physical restraint procedures, as applicable. May also require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, assist with student mobility and sit on the floor as needed. This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Windham Northeast Supervisor Union does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.Windham Northeast Supervisory Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer