Special Education (SPED) Paraprofessional

Rev. 10/14/2011

Job Title: Reports to: Dept./School: Position Summary:

Special Education Paraprofessional Special Education Teacher As Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt

Assist special education teachers to provide for the instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including behavior management and instructional programs. Assist individual and small groups of students with their assignments. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the Special Education teacher. Qualifications: Education/Certification

Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree High School Diploma and Meets NCLB Highly Qualified

Experience

Experience working with students with disabilities, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have a passion for students, especially students with disabilities. Must have the ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred KSAs

2-3 years of experience as a SPED Paraprofessional for a Charter School. 2-3 years of experience maintaining and supporting programs designed for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities and Duties: Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of materials and equipment. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. Assist in the implementation of ARD identified accommodations.
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Special Education (SPED) Paraprofessional

Rev. 10/14/2011

Conduct instructional activities as directed by the special education teacher for individual students or small groups of students. Demonstrate support for student management policy. Assume responsibility for learning how to work with students individual needs. Help supervise special education students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom; this may include some campus duties. Keep special education teacher informed of special education student progress/needs Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. May travel as necessary. Equipment Used: All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described. Physical / Environmental Factors: The physical demands and environmental factors are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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