Farmington School District Farmington, NH POSITION DESCRIPTION PARAPROFESSIONAL Paraprofessionals report to the assigned special educator or Title I Coordinator under the direction of the building administration.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree and comply with current legal requirements regarding certification and ESSA requirements.
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
SUPERVISES: No other employees
Paraprofessionals work as a team member with regular and special education staff to support students with special needs in and out of the classroom. Paraprofessionals must have the ability to work effectively with students on an individual or group basis under the direct and close supervision of the professional staff. The paraprofessional must be able to demonstrate mastery of the basic skills required in the curriculum level and demonstrate skills and knowledge required to work with students at their developmental levels. Paraprofessionals must hold an Associate’s Degree or have completed two years of college coursework, or pass the state qualification exam in order to work in a Title I school in the district or in the Title I program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Implementation of teacher planned instruction.
• Implements plans created by and under direct supervision of a teacher, special educator, or related services provider.
• Monitors and provides assistance to students during classroom activities.
• Supports students using instructional modifications for lessons prepared by the class teacher or special educator.
• Checks for work completion.
• Reinforces skills previously taught.
• Communicates with team members about a student's program.
• Shares and receives information about a student's progress or program as requested.
• Records and charts data
- Prepares instructional materials as provided by classroom teacher (for example graphic organizers, manipulatives)
• Refers questions or concerns related to assessment of student progress, programming, or medical status to case manager or appropriate professional staff.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all student interactions, student records, or student achievement at all times.
• Participates in professional development at both the local level and outside the community.
2. Supervision of Students
• Supervises students at lunchtime.
• Supervises students at playground and recess.
• Within contract hours, supervises students' arrival and departure.
• Supervises study groups
• Supervises students during transitions.
3. Behavioral and Social Support
• Implements behavioral student support plans developed by teacher or team.
• Communicates with team members about a student's program and behaviors.
• Observes, records, and charts students' behavioral responses.
• Facilitates student interactions.
4. Performs other tasks as assigned by the special education case manager or
Building Principal.
TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SKILLS: Able to compose emails and utilize our email system for communication. Must have ability to effectively and appropriately interact with students of all ages, faculty and administration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Per RSA 200:36, it is the School Board's policy that all new employees have a physical exam before starting work, with a doctor's statement that the employee is able to perform his/her duties. The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include both close and far vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard classroom/school setting. The noise level in the work environment is can range from low to moderate to occasionally high in volume.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary, work year, and other conditions are contained in the current bargaining unit agreement. Performance for this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on the evaluation of staff.
Farmington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.