Special Education Resource Paraprofessional at Clover Ridge Elementary

Major Job Function

Specific Tasks

Knowledge Abilities & Skills

Understand the basic legal foundations of special education

·         Work under the direction of a certified special education teacher supporting students on Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)

·         Demonstrate an understanding of the implementation of IEP goals, services  and accommodations

·         Ability to locate and interpret accommodations on students IEP's

·         Evidence of an understanding of the school culture and environment, and a commit- ment to carrying out the vision, mission and belief statements of District 112

·         Understanding of the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of professionals, paraprofessionals, and support personnel

·         Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations and local district policies and procedures related to students with disabilities

Demonstrate understanding of individual and unique characteristics of students with disabilities and assist them with their special needs

·         Assist students on IEP's with personal care services and activities of daily living including toileting and eating

·         Safely perform student transfers

·         Work with students in  functional living skills,  community and vocational environments

·         Assist with bus arrival and departure monitoring

·         Monitor and implement accommodations for students on IEP's during unstructured times throughout the day, including playground and lunchroom

·         Participate in professional development training offered by district special education and building special education teams

·         Knowledge of and experience with students with special education needs and services

·         Ability to work one-on-one with students with behavior, academic, or health challenges

·         Willingness to learn about children with special needs

·         Understanding of the effects and side-effects of medications commonly prescribed for students

·         Respect confidentially rights of students on IEP's

·         One person lift/transfer for  students weighing less than 50#

·         Two person lift/transfer all students weighing 50# or more

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Understand and provide assistance with assessment, data collection, and implementation of individual plans

·         Monitor student progress

·         Monitor behavior contacts

·         Charting

·         Identify the need for behavioral intervention and respond appropriately based on training and knowledge

·         Ability to follow specific student behavior plans such as behavior intervention plans (BIPs), contracts, point systems, etc..

·         Patience

·         Attention to detail

·         Accurate recording of observations

·         Knowledge of a broad range of behavior interventions strategies, including those that reinforce positive behaviors

Assist certified special education teachers in providing instructional content to students receiving special education

·         Facilitate small groups, as directed by special education teacher

·         Provide students with clear instructions

·         Present activities in sequential manner and in reasonable timeframes

·         Monitor and document student progress toward goals, as directed by special education teacher

·         Provide assistance to special education teacher with curriculum and lesson preparations

·         Attention to detail

·         Group facilitation skills

·         Ability to follow directions

·         Demonstrate regular attendance

·         Highly developed communication skills, i.e. oral and/or written

·         Ability to record and summarize observed data in a timely fashion

·         Flexibility and ability to work with a variety of teachers

Support the teaching and learning environment of students with special education needs

·         Assist certified special education teacher

·         Presentation of classroom work under the direction of teacher

·         Assist student in recording classroom assignments in homework folders

·         Assist students in organizational skills

·         Demonstrate on-the-job professionalism,

·         Communicate on an on-going basis with special education teachers who direct your work

·         Collaborate with educational professionals who also support and work with students on IEP's

·         Demonstrates positive, professional relationships with students, teachers and peers

·         Organizational skills

·         Regular attendance

·         Patience

·         Experience in working with students

·         Thoroughness

·         Personal dependability

·         Knowledge and ability to use e-mail

Other duties as assigned