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Description: Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilites: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must ride the bus with student both to school and back

• Assisting students in achieving academic success 

• Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class

• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)

• Personal care 

• Social integration 

• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff 

• Any and all other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

1. Hold an Associates or higher degree, or
2. Have a minimum of 48.00 hours college credit, or successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.