Dyslexia Paraprofessional

Job Function:

The paraprofessional will assist the teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment. They will assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the implementation of lesson plans. The paraprofessional will provide routine support, and all duties are performed under the direct supervision of the teacher.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent plus one of the following qualifications:

Complete at least two (2) years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or Completed and passed the PRAXIS

Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment

Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

Desire to assist students with special needs in a learning environment

Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved

General clerical skills

Computer data entry experience preferred

Ability to understand physical, health, and emotional behaviors and challenges of students with exceptionalities

Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs

Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of class exercises, tests and assessments.

Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student: lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, and other related non-instructional areas.

Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials as needed.

Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.

Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper assistance for all students.

Adhere to all policies of the District.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. or more.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.