Special Education Paraprofessionals
MUHLENBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Reading, Pennsylvania
• Position Guide and Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional, Grades K-12
• Organizational Position
Reports directly to the Special Education Teacher and Building Principal.
• General Scope of Position
Provides instructional and/or non-instructional support under the direction of a properly certified teacher.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties
The essential functions of this position when performing the duties of a Paraprofessional include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
• Supports the instructional needs of students with IEPs under the direction of a properly certified Special Education teacher. This instruction can be provided to individual or groups of students in accordance with the student's IEP and must be planned by a properly certified teacher.
• Assists teacher by organizing materials and keeping records.
• Communicates effectively and with sensitivity to students, staff, and parents.
• Deals with all student-related issues and information in a confidential manner.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining classroom procedures and order when it is necessary.
• Assists children with personal functions, consistent with their physical limitations, i.e. moving from class to class, clothing, feeding, and toileting.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and maintains a positive attitude in working with others.
• Assists children in a variety of settings, as indicated in each Individualized Education Program (i.e. regular classrooms, special education classrooms, cafeteria, gym, field trips, etc.).
• Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Required Qualifications And Experience
• Educational Requirements- MUST MEET ONE
• An Associate's Degree or Higher
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study
• Successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment
• Continuing Ed Requirement
• 20 Hours of staff development per year
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 15-20 lbs
• May be required to lift and/or position students depending on assignment
Board Approved: 4/12/06
Revised: 4/13/2022
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