Special Education/Classroom Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Elementary in Norfolk, NE, seeks a Special Education/Classroom Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in delivering instructional support and individualized attention to students. The role is on-site for the school year, supporting students in various activities and reinforcing instruction.

The paraprofessional will read with students, help with make-up work, supervise students during routines, and support the teacher with materials and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; First aid/CPR certificate is desired but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent on-site attendance at the worksite.
• Work with small groups to reinforce directions or tutor as directed by the teacher.
• Read to students and listen to their reading.
• Help students with make-up work.
• Assist in activities and use of instructional media and materials.
• Assist students in following directions and in completing tasks.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned areas.
• Inventory books, materials and equipment; assist with typing and filing as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Leadership

Human relations

Auditory skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

JOB TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION/CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL

Grant Elementary

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

EVALUATION:

Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year only

JOB GOAL:

Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

NOTE:

This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

Essential Functions

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projectsSupervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students