OZARK R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a minimum of:
1.
60 college credit hours
2.
A demonstrated ability to work
effectively under the direction of others.
3.
A demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively with others.
4.
Ability to organize, be flexible and
motivate others.
5.
Be capable of physically assisting
student with special needs as required (positioning, lifting,
transferring, physical intervention)
6.
Willingness to assume any
responsibilities, which are appropriate for the
position.
REPORTS TO:
Overall supervision provided by
building principal with direct supervision provided by special
education teacher(s).
JOB GOAL:
To serve as support staff when
required to implement special education or related services for
a class and/or to provide direct assistance to students with
disabilities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Must work under the direct
supervision of a Special Education teacher when providing
instructional services.
2.
Assist students to complete
instructional activities.
3.
Assist in the supervision of students
as required to meet individual needs and implement IEP goals
and/or objectives as directed.
4.
Provide physical assistance based on
student need such as: lifting, transferring, moving from class
to class, feeding, toileting, physical intervention.
5.
Participate in training activities as
required by the District.
6.
Perform other duties as directed by
the principal or supervising teacher, which are related to
facilitating success (i.e., instructional, social, behavioral)
for students with disabilities.
7.
Additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop,
provide for toileting and specific hygiene needs, transfer,
feed, provide for specific physical intervention when
required. Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
School in-session days plus two days;
compensation as per salary schedule
TYPE OF POSITION:
Nonexempt
EVALUATION:
Evaluated annually by
Principal
APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD:
April 16, 2009