Paraprofessional - Special Needs (SNP)

The Special Education paraeducator assists one or more members of the instructional staff in carrying out his/her job responsibilities by performing instructional or non- instruction tasks for disabled students . Instructional tasks are performed under the teacher's supervision. Noninstructional tasks include clerical, monitorial technical, and other general duties.

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/ concepts.
  
• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.
  
• Assists with specific skills (e.g., interpreting, etc.) as required by exceptionality.
  
• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences such as rewriting reading materials for less able readers, taping reading assignments for dictated materials, etc.
  

• Helps organize classroom at beginning of the school year.
  
• Arranges room for instructional activities .
  
• Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and school board.
  
• Attends faculty meetings when requested.
  
• Helps provide assistance for the physical needs of students with disabilities after proper training is provided.
  
• Helps provide assistance for the medical needs of students with disabilities, e.g., catheterization, etc. , after proper training is provided.
  
• Attends and participates in pre-service and inservice workshops as mandated by Board policy.
  
• Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any changes made by the administrator in work schedule.
  
• Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports .
  
• Inventories, labels, and files materials which pertain to the individual assistant I s assignment.
  
• Corrects obj ective tests and written assignments, records information on test booklets, in roll books and on health forms.
  
• Assists with snack time.
  
• Helps students with personal possessions; accompanies students to office, first aid room, rest room, etc.
  
• Maintains discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher (s).
  
• Relieves assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies .
  
• Obtains, secures, sets up and operates A-V equipment and other instructional materials.
  
• Sets up centers for work materials, listening stations, etc.
  
• Performs assigned limited non- instructional duties such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, and other tasks assigned by the principal.
  
• Performs all other related duties as required by the principal.
  

• A Special Education paraeducator is required to work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subj ect to climate extremes.
  
• Work day is consistent with teacher hours at assigned school.
  
• Work day may be adjusted for Board approved summer schedule/ emergencies.
  

• Communication must be in standard English both orally and in writing.
  
• Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
  
• Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor.
  
• Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio-visual aids .
  

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
  
• Standing, walking, reaching , bending, and lifting is sometimes required.
  
• Physically transfer, restrain or position students.
  
• Transfer and maneuver equipment when required.
  
• Able to provide own transportation to school or workshops sites.
  
• Must be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services .
  

• Must understand written and verbal instructions from teacher or administrators.
  
• Must be able to become familiar with all curriculum in assigned classes.
  
• Must have the ability to work independently with students.
  

• Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel , and parents.
  
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accep v suggestions for improvement.
  

• An Associate Degree OR
  
• Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses OR
  
• Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency
  
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
  
• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older for employment in high school
  
• Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class .
  

• Previous experience working with children .
  

• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.