Special Education Paraprofessional – Waseca Intermediate School

1. Assist the teacher in keeping students on task using positive reinforcement during large group and/or individual activities; carry out instructional activities as directed by the IEP and the classroom teacher.

2. Monitor and/or reinforce positive student behavior during breakfast, snack time, lunch, playtime, riding the bus, field trips, and when escorting students to various school and community environments.

3. Assist students in transitioning to the regular classroom setting by helping them with classroom activities and reinforcing appropriate behavior and social skills.

4. Locate and/or organize instructional material which address specific objectives on the educational plan as guided and directed by the teacher.

5. Meet and confer with teacher and service providers.

6. Foster independent functioning of the student to the maximum extent possible. 

7. Establish positive relationships with staff and school community.

8. Move with student from classroom to classroom if required.

9. Complete responsibilities in a timely manner.

10. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in school and community.

11. Ensure attendance (at least 95%), punctuality and dress are appropriate.

12. Participate in district provided staff development opportunities.

13. Other Duties as Assigned (ex. crossing guard, paperwork, etc.)

 
 
 
Special Education Paraprofessional Specific Duties
 

1. Under the direction of licensed special education instructional and/or related services staff, assists one or more students with instructional activities, including one-on-one and small group instruction, and formative assessment.

2. Reinforce instructional material presented by the teacher with students individually or in small groups, as directed by the supervising teacher(s).  This is done by:

• Providing supplemental tutoring, guided practice and other instructionally relevant activities to students as directed by the supervising teacher(s).
• Providing assistance and support in adapting classroom curriculum to the instructional needs of each student by clearly repeating directions at a level the student understands, encouraging cooperation in classroom activities, communicating expectations, modifying tests or tasks into smaller steps, and assisting the student with the use of assistive technology.
• Assisting the teacher with the daily evaluation of student assignments, corrects student papers, etc., as requested.

3. Complete certification in the crisis intervention program provided by the District.

4. Assist licensed staff in managing student behavior.  Reinforce licensed staff in managing student behavior.  Reinforce appropriate behaviors and maintain discipline in accordance with District policies and procedures, IEPs or behavioral intervention plans, as appropriate.

5. Facilitate the safety and success of disabled students in the least restrictive environment as defined on their IEP.

6. Attend or give input for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings when asked.

7. Provide feedback to the instructional staff (verbally or through data) as to the progress of a student towards achieving their IEP goals and objectives.

8. Foster as much student independence as possible within the academic environment.

 
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
 

1. AS, AA or the equivalent of two (2) years of postsecondary education (60 semester credits) or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

2. No licensing required.

3. Knowledge of: various disabilities and special needs conditions; tutoring principles; child development principles; and behavior management principles.

4. Skilled in: tutoring children with various conditions; one-on-one and group supervision; and assisting children and teachers with various tasks.

5. Possess communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

 
 
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

1. Positions in the class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

2. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3. Some positions may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Please contact John Huttemier with questions at hutj@waseca.k12.mn.us.