Paraprofessional Associate

Purpose

Assists teachers with instructional and non-instructional classroom and/or other student-related functions.

• Follows all laws, Board Policies, regulations, rules and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).
• Depending upon assignment, may work independently in assigned school settings.
• Establishes an effective working rapport with all other staff and maintains a positive relationship with the school district’s internal and external publics.
• Assists in the implementation of the instructional and/or non-instructional program under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, working with students individually and/or in small groups.
• Takes direction from and communicates and collaborates with general education teachers and special education teachers and/or other professional staff.
• Assists the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up equipment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• As directed, administers instruction and/or assessments individually and/or to small groups of students.
• Attends all required meetings and staff development programs and activities.
• Assists in the supervision of instructional and non-instructional activities and areas.
• Performs clerical and/or other tasks as assigned.
• Provides assistance in monitoring and addressing student behavior and informs the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff of student performance/progress in this regard.
• As is applicable, operates equipment used for instructional or non-instructional purposes.
• Under the supervision of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, helps in the creation of individualized learning materials.
• Helps students, individually or in groups, with assignments under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, providing academic and/or non-academic instruction, remediation, and reinforcement of skills.
• Under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, provides technology assisted instruction for remediation and reinforcement to students.
• Supports students with instructional needs and assignments, monitors progress, and provides assistance as needed inside and/or outside of the classroom setting.
• As is appropriate, provides documentation and record keeping and/or maintains logs or journals.
• As applicable, provides assistance to students with motor and/or mobility limitations, including but not limited to rotating, stretching, and/or lifting students.
• As applicable, provides assistance to students for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including, but not limited to, toileting, diapering, washing of hands/face, brushing/combing of hair, organizing materials to go home, zipping/buttoning clothing, tying shoes, etc.
• Assists teacher(s) in communicating/collaborating with parents/guardians.
• Completion of School Based Access Program (MA) service logs per the requirements on a daily basis and submitted weekly.
• Helps maintain a safe school environment by properly reporting dangerous or potentially dangerous situations, accidents, and/or injuries,
• Advocates for students by reporting suspected cases of abuse, neglect, postural defects, poor health, poor eyesight and/or hearing, contagious disease, and/or learning deficiencies.
• Maintains highly qualified status and, as is directed, maintains contemporary professional awareness and promotes personal professional growth through participation in professional development activities.
• As authorized, works the additional hours necessary to complete tasks as assigned.
• Performs the work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others.
• Performs other duties and related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

• Two years of schooling in postsecondary general education or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain highly qualified status.
• Has the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must possess and maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Possesses effective communication, judgmental, planning,…