Special Education Paraprofessional
Special Education Paraprofessional
Purpose Statement
Provide support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility to assisting
in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained
classroom; assist in implementing plans for instruction; monitor student behavior during non-classroom time;
provide information to appropriate school personnel; and attend IEP meetings as assigned.
This job reports to the principal.
Essential Functions
● Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher
for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
● Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc (e.g. modify student work to help limit behavior issues
while still accomplishing goals, etc. ) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
● Assists in provision of physical care of students as needed including feeding, bathroom needs, and
personal hygiene.
● Assists with appropriate behavioral intervention techniques as directed by the supervising teacher for the
purpose of ensuring a safe environment for the student and classroom.
● Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to
students read, provide writing assistance, reinforce lessons, facilitate activities, etc. ) for the purpose of
practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts, implementing IEP plans, and assisting students in
reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
● Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and
from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
● Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information
relative to job functions (minimum of 15 contact training hours during first year; 10 contact training
hours in subsequent years) as directed by building principal and/or the Director of Special Services.
● Attends work on a regular and predictable basis for the purpose of providing people with high quality
services and instruction.
● Communicates with supervising instructional staff members for the purpose of assisting in evaluating
progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives.
● Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board
policy and law.
● Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground,
restroom, assemblies, hallway movement, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for
the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
● Participates in IEP meetings as needed.
● Provides consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
● Records daily, weekly logs for behaviors, academics and prompts for the purpose of ensuring accurate
information is kept on each student.
● Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate
social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc. ) for the purpose of communicating
information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of
the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing
job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and
maintaining accurate records; communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios:
read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others;
and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies
required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages
of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.
Ability is required to function in a multitasking environment. Flexibility is required to work with others and to
adapt to changing operational conditions. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;
work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to
identify issues and create action plans. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting
priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions; and function in high stress
situations.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. There
is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.
There will be interruptions and high stress situations. Occasionally the individual will be required to work
outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district
transportation and supervising recess. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions
require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing
and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 60% walking, and 25% standing.
The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
The individual may have to use therapeutic restraint.
Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Experience Education
Job related experience is desired High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Paraprofessional Assessment or
Substitute Teaching certificate
Continuing Education/Training Clearances
10 hours of Professional Development/yearly FBI Fingerprint and Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt 12/8/2021 Classified
The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Fulton 58 Public Schools are to ensure the essential functions
of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent
while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be
enhanced.
