Paraprofessional

THIS IS A 5 DAY EMERGENCY POSTING This position is 35 hours per week (7 hours per day with a 1/2 unpaid lunch break). This is a group 1 position. Please view the salary classifications/schedule which can be found on our website under Human Resources - collective bargaining agreements. The paraprofessional will support special education students in the regular education inclusion setting. In addition, the paraprofessional will support students in a small group academic support setting. Responsibilities include: Prepare instructional material and learning activities in assigned classroom. Provide direct instruction to groups of students or individuals in or out of the classroom. This may include: Implementation of individualized and small group instruction and discussions Accommodating and modifying materials to match students’ needs as prescribed by the teacher. Assist with the collection of student data. Consult with teachers on students’ progress and on specific strategies and methodologies to be used. Supervise unstructured time such as recess and/or lunch duty unless directed otherwise. Assist the teacher in clean-up. Assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves Depending on assignment, provide assistance in escorting children to and from vehicles during drop-off or pick-up. Assist students in using technology. Assist substitutes in following lesson plans when classroom teacher is absent Ability to lift 30lbs. independently Willingness to participate in toileting activities is required. Provide other related duties that the principal, assistant principal, Special Education Director, and/or teacher may assign