- Assisting the teacher in the assigned classroom, the SNB Paraprofessional provides emotional, behavioral, and instructional support to students helping them to be engaged participants in classroom learning activities. Students are assigned to the SNB classroom with a goal of working to return to their regular homeroom/classroom when possible. This position works directly with students in small groups or often one-on-one providing individualized behavior modification guidance to students based on their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Supervision of student behavior includes interactions that impart self-management skills enhancing the student(s) behavior(s) toward appropriate responses and choices. This role sometimes includes the use of physical restraint to address the aggressive, erratic, and possibly dangerous conduct of a student(s). The paraprofessional is often a first-point-of-contact for demonstrating D51 Social Emotional Learning with students and there is an expectation for the person in this role to promote the District’s model/mission for this topic.
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- Supporting the teacher in implementing the D51 Learning Model, the paraprofessional can be assigned a wide variety of tasks and duties that include but are not limited to copying, collating, and organizing core lesson materials and handouts. The para may assist with a variety of academic subjects including a students’ reading or math programs, developmentally appropriate social studies, science, and other curriculum based instruction. This role reinforces the Teacher’s expectations for quality work by coaching, guiding, and inspiring students to learn and overcome challenges as assigned/appropriate for their IEP. Other duties under this responsibility may include the general clean-up, sanitation, and order of the classroom environment, furniture, and materials. Working one-to-one with students the SNB Para provides feedback and on-going communication to the teacher regarding student observations, student engagement, areas of concern and the effectiveness of instructive techniques as it relates to the student’s performance based learning plan(s).
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- Working throughout the assigned school building/complex the paraprofessional monitors the SNB student’s behaviors and social responsiveness in a variety of environments that may be challenging to the student(s) including playgrounds, cafeteria, assemblies, physical education, group activities, and many other situations. This position may also be assigned before and/or after school bus stop monitoring duties for the SNB classroom. The para works with the student to learn and use a variety of self-soothing and calming techniques as well as providing positive behavior reinforcement in these settings. In addition, this employee may work with a student participating in alternative classroom environments, including working with a volunteer student mentor, temporary classroom placements, and during a transition back to their homeroom.
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- Daily communication with assigned teacher and additional paraprofessional about individual student learning and behavior needs is a continuous responsibility of this position. This includes working together to create and implement specific behavior modification techniques for students based on individual needs. While the paraprofessional may have some contact with a student’s parents and/or guardian there is minimal direct communication and inquiries are referred back to the primary classroom teacher.
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- Participating in staff meetings and/or building level in-service training programs as appropriate is an expectation of the SNB Paraprofessional. Employee may also participate in and assist activities outside of the classroom including occasional field trips and off-site tours. Note: The actual duties of this position may vary based on current needs and building assignment.
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- Perform other duties as assigned
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