Adams Special Education Paraprofessional

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise students in instructional settings, off‑campus activities, and during non‑instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, etc.
• Supervise students in the teacher's absence.
• Prepare, create, or adapt instructional materials as directed by the teacher. Prepare bulletin boards and other teaching aids.
• Assist students with assignments and provide setup and operation of equipment for instructional purposes.
• Serve as the main point of contact for substitute teachers.
• Assist teachers with student behavior management strategies and respond appropriately to students when necessary.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of students.
• May assist students with external feedings (e.g., feeding tubes) or with personal care (e.g., toiletry needs, catheterization, diaper changes).
• Assist students with boarding and exiting transportation or supervise students prior to or after exiting transportation on school grounds.
• Perform housekeeping duties within the classroom to ensure it remains neat and clean. Tasks may include washing dishes, disinfecting toys and tables, and defrosting freezers.
• Prepare snacks for students as required.
• May ride the afternoon bus route to supervise student behavior on the bus.
• Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers as needed. Assist teachers with obtaining supplies for scheduled activities.
• Assist teachers with compiling and sending home students' work, including weekly letters to parents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills to handle problems and provide information and assistance as needed.
• Ability to comply with safety guidelines and policies to ensure safety and reduce accidents or injury to staff and students.
• Adhere to school dress standards, proper attendance/leave policies, and work habits.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem‑solving skills are essential to success in this role.
• Ability to exercise discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment in completing tasks, given the complexity of the job.