Paraprofessional - Special Education-temporary - Chicopee, United States - Chicopee Public Schools

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TITLE:
Paraprofessional - Special Education -
Extended School Year Summer 2024

Effective Dates:
July 8, 2024 through August 1, 2024

Hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:45am to 12:15pm**
TYPE: Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement


SALARY:
Per Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement


REPORTS TO:
Building Principal/Classroom Teacher


OBJECTIVE:

The primary function of a paraprofessional is work with individual or small groups of children with special needs to facilitate learning and achievement.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Under the direction of the special education teacher, support specialized student instruction in academic, social, and motor skills through the delivery and assessment of the Individual Educational Plan.

This support may include, but is not limited to, the following duties:


  • Work with individual and small groups of students
  • Administer, correct and communicate basic analyze of student assessments
  • Utilize the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in subsequent instruction
  • Instruct students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
  • Bring academic, social and motor issues to the attention of the classroom teacher
  • May update parents or guardians of their students' academic performance and behavior
  • Support class objectives and outlines that align with the district approved curriculum
  • Maintain records, attendance and assessments as required by the classroom teacher
  • Assist in preparation of classroom materials
  • Assist in the delivery of differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
  • Provide timely feedback to the classroom teacher regarding student progress in academic, social and motor skills
  • Assist students with activities of daily living, including diapering and toileting needs if necessary
  • Work independently by appropriately using the directions given by the special education teacher
  • Demonstrate the dependability, time management, as well as the receptive and expressive communication skills, to effectively perform the assignment
  • Build on strengths and act on suggestions in areas needing improvement
  • Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to new situations and an ever changing educational environment
  • Demonstrate sound judgment
  • Maintain effective, professional working relationship with others (e.g., paraprofessionals, teachers, staff, parents, guardians, administrators, etc.)
  • Resolve conflict well, and seek assistance when appropriate
  • Under the direction of the special education teacher, strive to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe
  • As appropriate, assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by the principal, or school administration

School/Community Relations

  • Respect students, parents, guardians and community.
  • Respect and embrace students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Operations

  • Assist in the protection of students and property.
  • Assist the classroom teacher in fire and other emergency drills.
  • Assist the classroom teacher in the management of students (e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.)

Professional

  • Maintain a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
  • Practice discretion and maintains the confidentiality, particularly and specifically concerning the background, achievement, behavior or other information about children with special needs.
  • Participate in professional development as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma required, as well as additional college level coursework. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
  • Previous experience preferred
  • Must be trained or willing to be trained by the Chicopee Public schools in the knowledge and performance areas identified for the specific assignment (e.g., Implementation of a Student Behavior Plan, Use of Sign Basic Language, Use of a Communication Board, Physical Restraint and Verbal Deescalation Techniques)._

ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions
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Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.
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Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
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Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability
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