Essential Job Functions:

• Work at the direction of a teacher with individual and/or groups of students to implement effective instructional activities in accordance with each student’s needs.
• Assist students with disabilities with their daily hygiene, activities, including personal care (toileting, grooming, lifting, feeding) and with catheterization (following appropriate training).
• Supervise students in the classroom, on the playground, and in the cafeteria.
• Assist with collection and maintenance of data on student performance; maintain records and produce instructional materials as directed.
• When assigned bilingual responsibilities, interpret the school curriculum, procedures, and information for students and parents, in their native language.
• Attend MDT and IEP meetings when required.
• Handle discipline, restraint, or disciplinary referrals of students who behave contrary to identified school rules or the student’s IEP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours, all at a 100 level or above), or
• an associate’s (or higher) degree, or
• successfully pass all six areas of the Parapro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Appropriate knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation; proficient in reading and math and able to assist students in these areas.
• Proficiency in use of computers for word processing, data management, email communication.Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with students, staff and parents; a helpful, calm, friendly, and polite manner.
• Clerical and general office ability including filing and record-keeping.
• Awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students.
• Demonstrated ability to make reasoned decisions and set appropriate expectations for individual students.
• Willingness to participate in activities and responsibilities assigned by classroom teachers, and in meetings or training offered by the district.
• Appropriate discretion concerning students, staff, and confidential or privileged information.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a regular or special needs classroom, in an office, and/or in a lunchroom or playground requiring neat, clean personal appearance and work apparel appropriate to a school environment.

• Moves within the school and occasionally between school locations.

• Uses a computer for multiple functions, and a telephone and/or email to communicate.

• Bends, twists, and lifts up to 20 pounds when accessing records and office supplies.

• May be required to lift or support or restrain students.

• Uses fingers, hands, arms, facial expressions, and vocalization when working with students.

• Occasionally exposed to high decibel alarm systems during drills or an actual emergency.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work to be performed by someone in this position. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.