Special Education Paraprofessional - Classified Position

WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

1. POSITION: Aide – Instructional Support
2. STATUS: Hourly Employee
3. WAGE: Set annually by the Board of Directors
4. BENEFITS: Set annually by the Board of Directors
5. WORK YEAR: Student school year plus approved professional development days – Daily work hours defined by positional need. Hours not to exceed 28.75 hours per week.
6. SUPERVISOR: Building Principal/Director of Special Education
7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
   1. Demonstrate a positive approach to working with students and staff
   2. Maintain a work climate that is conducive to carrying out the business of the school district in a dignified, orderly, and friendly fashion
   3. Believe in the abilities of the children, and help motivate them to achieve their potential
   4. Be accepting and compassionate
   5. Be receptive to direction and suggestions from teachers, in-service agents, and other appropriate professionals
   6. Be willing to attend in-service programs
   7. Demonstrate eagerness to try different approaches to meet student needs
   8. Follow directions and show initiative
   9. Be willing to care for student needs as outlined in the attached specific duties
   10. Maintain professional confidentiality
   11. Be approved for employment by the School Board
   12. Possess good oral and written communication skills
   13. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
   14. Aides working with the special education department will need to maintain “highly qualified” status per PDE guidelines

8. SUMMARY

An instructional support assistant serves as a support person under the direction of a certified teacher. He/she must assume responsibility for working with identified students both in a one to one or small group setting. The assistant must be able to work in a variety of instructional settings supplementing the regular and/or specially developed instructional program. The assistant should be aware of current best practices and/or be willing to accept training appropriate to the instructional program.

1. Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the instructional program

2. Assist the teacher in routine functions involved with the daily management of the classroom

3. Assist students with the learning process as prescribed by instructional staff and/or the students’ IEP and/or 504 plan

4. Help adapt or modify instructional material to meet the student needs

5. Reinforce development of skills in a variety of instructional settings as prescribed by the teacher

6. Provide academic support to assigned students

7. Follow district policy with regard to total school responsibilities or assignments

8. Participate in assessing students as directed

9. Participate in IEP meetings as requested by the administration

10. Assume job related duties assigned by the teacher or administrator
    

Board Approved: August 24, 2009

Board Revision: June 24, 2013

Board Revision: Nov. 22, 2021