Special Education Paraprofessional

POSITION OVERVIEWThe  Special Education Paraprofessional's primary duties include assisting our Teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization management, supervising students, and providing students with a positive and nurturing guide. The Paraprofessional will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESParticipating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials.Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.Supervising students in and out of the classroom.Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.Assisting Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children.