Park Elementary Resource Paraprofessional

 

28.75 hours per week, 5 Days a Week 

 

 

Description: 

• Instructional Support:

  • Assist the resource room teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities aligned with students' IEP goals.
  • Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to students with learning disabilities, focusing on academic subjects such as reading, math, and writing.
  • Reinforce classroom lessons and provide additional support to students who need help understanding content.
  • Adapt instructional materials and methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

• Behavioral Support:

  • Support students in managing behavior and social-emotional needs in accordance with their IEPs.
  • Implement behavior intervention strategies and assist in maintaining a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
  • Provide guidance to students on appropriate social and communication skills during interactions with peers and teachers.

• Data Collection and Reporting:

  • Assist in tracking student progress and gathering data related to IEP goals, behavior plans, and academic performance.
  • Report observations to the resource room teacher to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with the resource room teacher, general education teachers, special education staff, and other school personnel to support students’ learning and development.

 

 Education and/or Experience:

• Prefer two years of study at an institution of higher education, but not required 
• Demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. 
• Experience in the school setting, preferred
• Ability to read and understand instructional materials present to students
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all students, staff and school community
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district and BOE policies

Language Skills: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members.

 

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and ledgers.

 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

Physical Demands:  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.

 

Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment.  

Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings.  

Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.  

Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.  

Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard. 

 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day. 

 

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.