Paraprofessional - Special Education Elementary​/Middle School

Position Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional

Department:
Student Support Services

Reports To:

Director of Student Support Services/ Grade Level Principal

SUMMARY: The special education paraprofessional will work closely with one or a group of special needs students on a regular basis in order to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

Other duties may be assigned.

Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credits or proof of passage of the Paraprofessional Test. Successful experience working with children preferred. High School diploma required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as textbooks, teacher manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or faculty

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of the school requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to operate computers and related software or willingness to learn computer hardware and software skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk or stand. The employee may be required to offer physical assistance including help with toileting, transferring the student to from wheelchair, or during physical education activities.

The Lowell Community Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness, or limited English proficiency in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, and the full-range of school-administered programs.