Special Education ParaProfessional

Supervisor: Special Education Coordinator

Job Summary: Assist students in the general classroom.

Days/ Year: Student contact days / 5 to 7 hours a day
Level: Education Assistant – Level I to Level III (to be determined based on education and experience)

Position Purpose: To provide assistance with specific learner poplulation or a more focused role with individual learners; provide support in classrooms under the direction of licensed staff.

Major Job Functions:

• assist licensed teacher (to be assigned) with day-to-day instruction of sutdents, both individually and in small groups.
• perform other related duties as assigned
• supervise lunchroom and/or playground activities.

Qualifications:

• 60 credits or completion of ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with elementary aged children in a structured setting
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and “at-risk” students individually and in small work groups.