Paraprofessional ~ Definition: Paraprofessionals generally support students in K-4 classrooms/programs. Paraprofessionals do not generally have child specific assignments, but rather are assigned to a classroom or classrooms or Specials area.
Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
General support of a classroom, classrooms or Library. Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher has developed Provide all accommodations delineated within a student’s designated IEP/504 Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education Teacher Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education Teacher Create opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day Provide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist) Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teams Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations) Provide small or whole group instruction within the classroom Regular education and special education students will be supported Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities Follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student support Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planning Support students to access a variety of technology Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc. Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers Support students with organization of materials, assignments and schedules May be required to assist student taking notes or scribing Based on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned to different buildings Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needs Support students during their specials, lunch and recess times Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times Maintain student confidentiality Carry out other relative assignments designated by the Principal
Required Skills, Experience and Competencies:
High school degree or equivalent Enjoys working with children and is dedicated to the education of all children Exemplifies the core values of North Middlesex Public Schools Academic knowledge of the curriculum of the grade level supported
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.) May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood, etc.... The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering