Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education II - (Districtwide)

Job Description / Essential Elements

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Services, and the functional supervision of the classroom and special education teacher, assists a certificated teacher or specialist in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students; monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and performance; performs a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Supports inclusion and collaboration programs. E

Assists teachers in carrying out behavior modification programs. E

Projects a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy (positive) attitude in a learning environment. E

Identifies learning needs of children and provides emotional support, friendly attitudes, and general guidance. E

Assists the principals and teachers in supervising pupil behavior in accordance with adapted school standards. E

Assists pupils in the process of being served and seated in lunch areas. E

Remains informed of special medical needs or problems of students. E

Assists students with social, hygienic and prevocational skills. E

Assists students with toileting needs. …