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Special Education Paraprofessional- Behavior Support

Position Purpose

Under the immediate supervision of an assigned school administrator or director, the Special Education Paraprofessional will implement lessons and curriculum of a classroom or program teacher under the certificated teacher's direction as part of an education team. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional assistance to students individually and/or in groups according to state standards, classroom objectives and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This may include implementing health and/or behavioral plans and providing emergency health related assistance to students as needed. Other duties include direct supervision of students, implementing evidence-based teaching strategies, and creating and maintaining classroom environments/materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS May include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and maintains knowledge and skill in working with students; works under the
direction of the Special Education Teacher or other personnel while maintaining license;
2. Uses scientific knowledge and personal competencies to establish and support students' goals as directed by
the Special Education Teacher or other personnel;
3. Demonstrates knowledge of special education procedures and state regulations and guidelines;
4. Demonstrates knowledge of research-based resources through the school, district, community, professional
organizations and research journals;
5. Collects data to assist with the recommendation, scheduling, or academic and behavior planning;
6. Implements plans assigned by the Special Education Teacher or other personnel and monitors their
effectiveness;
7. Demonstrates excellent rapport with students;
8. Organizes time effectively by providing instruction, crisis intervention, and other services as requested by school
personnel;
9. Establishes and maintains clear procedures when responding to a crisis or following other directives;
10. Establishes standards of conduct and professionalism when delivering instruction, supervision, behavior
interventions, responding to a crisis, etc;
11. Effectively organizes physical space for data collection, instruction, etc;
12. Proactively responds to student crisis and other timely student needs in a timely manner;
13. Implements individualized student plans that are aligned and suitable to their needs;
14. Successfully communicates with staff and ensures informed consent is obtained before implementing academic
and behavior interventions;
15. Collects necessary information from a variety of data sources and shares information with certified personnel;
communication with families is to be made by certified staff;
16. Provides feedback to certified staff so adjustments aimed at student progress can be considered;
17. Regularly reflects on the efficacy of their service delivery to students
18. Effectively collaborates with all stake holders seeking input on individual students and provides on-going
support and regular feedback to educational staff implementing programs;
19. Utilizes a variety of data collection tools and graphed data results to monitor and report on student progress;
assists with completing assessments, data collection and reports by due dates;
20. Participates as a member of the problem-solving team recommending and assisting with the implementation of
preventative behavior analytic procedures that include research-based behavior interventions and strategies;
maintains positive relationships with colleagues;
21. Maintains professional competence through on-going professional development and modeling of positive
behavioral supports and classroom strategies; maintains professional license;
22. Displays professionalism, honesty, integrity, ethical practice and confidentiality; implements IEP services and
requirements within legally mandated timelines; follows designated schedule, attendance policy and is punctual;
23. Completes other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher or other school personnel.
Employees in this position must be able to (a) sit and stand for extended periods of time, (b) type/enter data into
computer, (c) stand, walk, bend over, reach, push/pull up to 10 lbs., and lift/carry 25-40 lbs.

EXPECTATIONS

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, families, and school
employees
Communicates effectively with staff and students
Maintains a professional attitude and treats all students with dignity and respect
Displays fairness, patience, self-control, and impartiality for all students and staff
Works cooperatively and effectively with others
Helps maintain a positive classroom and school environment
Adheres to designated work schedule
Follows policies and procedures of the district(s)/building(s) to which the paraprofessional is assigned

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

-  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

-  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

-  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

-  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

-  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

-  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

-  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

-  Works in standard office and school building environments.

-  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

TEA Educational Aide Certification or willingness to acquire

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt