Special Education Paraprofessional – STTJ Full Time NEW

Description

A paraprofessional works under the general supervision of a Teacher, Counselor, Assistant Principal, or Principal.  Work is reviewed through observations, evaluations, informal and formal conferences.  Duties and responsibilities including assisting teachers and faculty in the supervision and teaching of all school students both on campus and aboard school buses; as assigned.  The purpose of this position is to support in the execution of the goals and objectives of the school district’s programs and the Department’s overall provision of educational services to children.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises children on school grounds in the playground, lunchroom, study periods and aboard school buses;
• Makes lunch reports and assists in the correction of objective tests;
• Assists in the maintenance good behavior of children on their way to and from the classroom, lunchroom and other school facilities and areas;
• Assists in the instruction in subject area(s) as assigned by the teacher;
• Assists in distributing, collecting and storing materials and equipment as requested by the teacher;
• Assists in recording attendance, filing and maintaining updated catalog material;
• May assist, in absence of the teacher, with specified or selected lesson reviews;
• Takes care of toiletry needs and illness, especially of younger children;
• Provides assistance to students to facilitate their learning of instructional objectives/goals, as directed;
• Participates in staff development training workshops, seminars/meetings, as appropriate;
• Assists in the preparation of visual aid materials for instruction as determined by teacher; and may operate audio-visual equipment;
• Assists in the school library by reading and storytelling;
• May participate as a team member with professional colleagues for school based enhancement of instructional initiatives;
• May assist during required field trips to education-related settings;
• May be given specific school assignments as determined based on teacher attendance, school activities, or at the discretion and need of the school administration;
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or related field; OR
• Completion of two (2) years of college to include sixty (60) college credits OR
• High School Diploma or its’ equivalent and passing score on the ParaPro-assessment examination.

Position Factors

FACTOR II: SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
·       Works under the direct supervision or assignment of a Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor, Teacher or other school personnel as assigned by the principal;
·       Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisor;
·       Work is reviewed through on-site visits, reports and achievement of objectives.

FACTOR III: GUIDELINES
·       Employee is expected to use knowledge acquired through specific instructions, training and experience in making independent decisions.

FACTOR IV: COMPLEXITY
·       Requires the ability to perform multiple job functions using sound judgment to execute a variety of job responsibilities simultaneously;
·       Responsible for ensuring the safety of children on school ground and buses; as well as the completion of assignments given by teachers or the principal;
·       Requires long hours of concentration, patience and flexibility in situations that can arise unexpectedly.

FACTOR V: SCOPE AND EFFECT
·       Requires responsibility for the completion of assigned tasks by supporting and performing routine work activities.
·       Errors at this level will have major repercussions that will be counterproductive to effective class room management and school safety.

FACTOR VI: PERSONAL CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
·       Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Department’s staff and other external entities and bodies;
·       Purpose of contacts is to obtain, clarify, or give facts or information to aid in the production of accomplishing objectives and daily tasks.