Classroom Aide

Job Description

Job Description:

Pay Rate: $23 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, school day hours

Summary of the Paraprofessional role:

A Paraprofessional provides classroom and one-on-one support to students with special needs in a school setting. This role includes assisting students with academic tasks, daily living skills, behavior support, classroom participation, and personal care needs as directed by the teacher or supervisor.

Paraprofessionals may support students in Learning Support, Emotional Support, Autistic Support, Life Skills Support, Physical Support, Multi-Disabilities Support, One-on-One, Floater, or Behavior Modification Support settings.

Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional role:

Provide one-on-one, small group, and classroom support to assigned students

Assist students with instructional activities, classroom assignments, reading, recitation, and other curriculum tasks

Help students participate in regular and special education classroom settings

Support behavior plans prepared by the teacher or school team

Assist with recording and reporting student behavior or attendance information as requested

Help students safely enter, exit, and move throughout the school building, including transportation areas

Assist with daily living and personal care needs, including toileting, diapering, dressing, washing hands, feeding, and hygiene support as needed

Provide support in the event of student injury or illness

Assist with classroom organization, materials, and maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment

Work cooperatively with teachers, special education staff, supervisors, and school administration

Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements of the Paraprofessional role:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate degree or Credential of Competency preferred

Experience working with children with special needs, behavioral needs, physical needs, or emotional support needs preferred

Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and supervisors

CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to complete

CPI certification may be requested by administration

Must be willing to complete required annual training

Ability to work as a member of a team

Must be courteous, cooperative, dependable, and service-oriented

Ability to work in a school environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

Child abuse clearance

Criminal background check

FBI fingerprinting

Proof of physical and PPD; if history of positive PPD, chest X-ray is required

Two forms of government-issued ID, including Social Security card

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