Paraprofessional - Special Education

Warsaw Community Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools in the United States is seeking a paraprofessional to support certified teachers in creating a safe learning environment and meeting students' individual needs. The position involves assisting with learning activities, preparing instructional materials, supervising during drills, field trips, lunch and classroom activities, and recording student progress data.

Strong communication with teachers and parents is essential, with an expectation of respectful interaction.

Qualifications

• Education – 48 college credits or ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students and preparation of student’s instruction materials.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch times, and classrooms as needed.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional and/or assessment activities both on and off campus at the direction of the teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Student support

Education

48 college credits

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

General Summary: A paraprofessional assists certified teachers in providing a safe learning environment where children’s individual needs are met.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students and preparation of student’s instruction materials.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, lunch times, and classrooms as needed.
• Assists teacher with recording student progress data.
• Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Supervises students in instructional and/or assessment activities both on and off campus at the direction of the teacher.
• Communicates with the classroom teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
• Interacts respectfully with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education – 48 college credits or ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
• Experience – Evidence of experience working with students

Length of Position: 36 weeks(for the school year)

Position Type: Non-exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a paraprofessional.