JOB TITLE:   SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - Grant Elementary

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma                          
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required 

REPORTS TO:   Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher                 

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL:  Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  School year only

EVALUATION:   Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator

NOTE:   This is a generalized job description.  Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school.  Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent & punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aids
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students