Description

• The TA is responsible in assisting teacher(s) to meet the needs of the students.
• The TA will perform the duties and assignments in the self-contained classroom, resource room, or regular/inclusion classroom as assigned by the supervising teacher/s.
• Assist teacher(s) in planning, developing, and monitoring of instructional lessons and activities and in preparation of supplies and materials needed for lessons.
• Assist students with special projects
• Monitor students’ behavior at all times in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, special, bus and other jurisdictions on campus.
• Supervise the students during lunch, special subjects and while they are on the school grounds, field trips, and other school activities.
• Maintain files and records for teacher(s).
• Prepare and submit students’ service logs.
• Perform clerical functions as needed.
• Perform health aid and self-care needs as required for individual students ( such as changing diaper, feeding, toilet training, lifting, positioning, and other related duties)
• Assist individual students with mobility within the school campus
• Perform bus monitor as needed, to supervise special education students in transporting to and from school.
• The paraprofessional is responsible in maintaining and updating the required clearances (finger prints, RAP sheets etc.) and certification according to NCLB regulations for Highly Qualified TA.
• The paraprofessional will abide by the Employee Handbook approved by the Cibecue Community School Board Inc.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Reports to:

• Supervising Special Education Teacher
• Special Education Director

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Related experience in the field, preferred
Upon hiring, must pass PRAXIS Paraprofessional test to become Highly Qualified Paraprofessional

The applicant(s) must be able to pass both state and federal fingerprint clearance as well as provide a police report (RAP sheet) for the last five years from the place of residence.
If an applicant is not a US citizen or a US permanent resident, the applicant should submit a proof of work authorization or legal status to work in the US.

SPED Paraprofessional