Special Education Paraprofessional Floater; Structured​/Functional

DESCRIPTION

To assist Instructional staff in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning learning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program.

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by staff.
• Assists staff in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists staff in implementing behavioral strategies for individual students as well as assisting with students in crisis.
• Accompanies students to specials, mainstreaming, and/or exploratory classes to facilitate their full participation under the direction of staff, consistent with the contents of the student’s IEP (where applicable).
• Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as staff recommends for individual students.
• Assists with equipment, technology, and augmentative communication devices used with students as listed on IEP or as directed by staff.
• Assists students with completion of instructional assignments, distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction, corrects papers, supervises testing and makeup work, guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by staff.
• Checks and records student attendance as necessary, assists in data collection, recording of student performance as requested by staff.
• Assists with the supervision of students throughout the school day, including during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, transitions to other classes, lunch/recess, field trips and community outings.
• As necessary, assists students with daily living skills and with special equipment such as wheel chairs, standers, walkers, and gait belts, etc.
• Alerts staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and functions as a mandated reporter.
• Assists with student movement throughout the day as directed by special education staff and/or administration.
• Paraprofessionals are non-teaching personnel who may be used for non-teaching duties not requiring instructional judgment or evaluation of pupils; for supervising study halls and related areas; and for assisting with academic programs under a certificated teacher’s supervision.
• Based on student or school needs, the substitute paraprofessional may be temporarily or permanently reassigned.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by staff, principal, supervisor, director or other administrator.

Technical: Competent in digital environments; iPads, Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications, etc.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment and strong organizational skills.

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
• Willing to put differences aside for the success of all students.
• Work collaboratively to build successful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
• Engage in job-related interactions with courtesy and professionalism.
• Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
• Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
• Take initiative to manage multiple tasks and organize work effectively.

Manual dexterity; physical operations requiring coordinated…