Paraprofessional

The paraprofessional works under the supervision of the program teachers to primarily support one student or a group of students with needs in any of the areas of academics, functional skills, and/or emotional regulation. The paraprofessionals have many responsibilities that occur under the supervision of the classroom teacher including, but not limited to, the following:

• Delivering academic, behavioral, and functional skills instruction to assigned students in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings;
• Collecting data to measure assigned students’ growth utilizing a variety of evidence-based measures;
• Implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for assigned students as required;
• Preparing for, and directly participating in, the development and on-going review of assigned students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) as required;
• Providing direct support to assigned students in integrated settings;
• Providing direct supervision to assigned students upon arrival, dismissal, and other required times during the school day;
• Participating in on-going professional development to continuously improve their ability to serve assigned students;
• Assisting in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) when necessary;
• Assisting in the on-going support of student assistive technology use;
• Collaborating with certified staff to provide a multi-disciplinary and seamless educational experience for students.
• Collaborating with the Team to constructively address student, staff, and parent concerns;
• Other duties as assigned by an administrator.

• Must hold the state paraprofessional or substitute license
• Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits
• Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others
• Highly professional language and demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for children
• Knowledge of computers and technology helpful