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Paraprofessional- Special Education - Chicopee, United States - Chicopee School District
Description
Chicopee Public SchoolsJob Description
TITLE:
Paraprofessional - Special Education
TYPE:
Chicopee Education Association (Unit E) Bargaining Agreement
SALARY:
Per Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal for evaluation and classroom teacher for day-to-day assignments
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:
General Duties and Instruction
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, and
assist students with activities of daily living, including diapering and toileting needs if necessary.
Is 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 De-escalation Techniques).
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.
ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions
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.
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.
Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange Information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence including, but not limited to: reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to understand and communicate in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, accounting and marketing terminology.
Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of basic mathematics, algebra and geometry.
Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and assisting students in activities of daily living.
Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Interpersonal:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Physical Communication:
Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words
Hearing:
perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone. Must be able to use communication boards and devices to communicate with students as required.
