The role and assignments of a paraeducator are not defined by a particular student, setting or program, but rather by students' needs as determined by the multi-disciplinary team. While every attempt will be made to keep the assignments over the course of the school year, it may be necessary to change a paraeducator's original job assignment to another to meet the varying needs of the students in the district.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
The parapreducator primarily works in classrooms, libraries and computer labs assisting the teacher in reinforcement and enhancement of lessons. Paraeducators working with speacila education students are epeted to knowledgeableof each student's Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
Paraeducators are expected to attend all training sessions offered by the Portsmouth School Department that are specifically designed for them during the scheduled work times.
The Paraeducator May:
Independent of the teacher, the paraeductor may carry out instructional plans developed by a teacher, counselor or other professional staff. Many responsiblilites overlap from one area to another. At any given time of day, a paraeducator may be asked to fulfill a variety of duties:
Individually or in small groups, provide instructional assistance, guiding additional priactice opportunities, re-teaching as developed and specified by the lead teacher or related servie staff
Monitor and redirect behavior, implement behavior plans
Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities (academic, behavioral or life skills)
Provide the special education teacher/staff with information and observations about general education assignments, activities and student participation and behavior, as well as any other pertinent information as it arises regarding the student
Supervise and monitor students as directed by lead teacher or building administrator
Willingly participates in skill and compentency trainings and in-services
One-to-One:
With training and under the supervision of the appropriate professional personnel, be willing to assist and manage behavior using using behavioral managment techniques such as TCI, CPI
Monitoring and reinforce student academic, behavioral or life skills performance follwing best practices in the classroom, school and/or community settings
Be used to supporting the integration of students with disabilities into regular classes by tutoring these students in regular class assignments, giving tests orally, implement assistive technology and providing other accommodations outlined in the students' IEPs
Document student progress as specified by the teacher and or therapist
Assist/monitor students on and off the bus
Reinforce or enhance learning of basic hyiege, or provide toileting, diapering and feeding assistance, if required by a specific job assignment and as trainied. While this is a specific responsibility of a one-to-one paraeducator, sursing staff will be available for support and assistance during extrem situations
With training and supervision by the appropriate certified personnel, my lift and transport students using appropriate equipment
Intervene with other students about inappropriate behavior, language or actions
Additional Duties
Assumes other responsibilities as specified by the Director of Pupil Services and Instruction, and the Superintendent of Schools.
Educational Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required and perferably:
Completed two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education; or
Obtained an associate's degree; or
Meets rigorous standards of quality and demonstrate through a formal assessment the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, reading, writing, or mathematics
Experience Qualifications:
Experience with students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Dependable, organized, possess good communication skills and emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs of students
Able to maintain confidentiality following the Family Education Right and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Able to maintain professional attitude with students, families and staff.
Able to work well with children.
Able to manage student behavior, given training and support.
Able to work as a member of a team
Able to use or learn technology
Willing to obtain additional training and attend staff development workshops
Travel Requirements
Travels to all school district buildings, city/state agencies and professional meetings as required.
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