Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe job of Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Must acquire status as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional.
• Participation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainings.
• Experience with children.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Ability to work effectively and regularly with a computer.
• Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function under the direction of the teacher.
• Possess good judgment.
• Ability to establish rapport with students.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Please note this position is a full time, 10-month position. Summer work is available with additional compensation.

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