Miller R-II School District

                                                            Job Description

 

Job Title:  Special Services Paraprofessional

 

Qualifications: 

 

*  High School Diploma

*  Expierence in working with disabled populations preferred

*  60 college credit hours or pass the Paraprofessional Praxis

 

Responsible to:  Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Special Services teacher to whom 

                        assigned.

 

Primary Function:  To assist special services teacher to whom assigned and to work with students 

                            assigned to that teacher.

 

Specific Duties:

 

Program Operation:

*  Prepare materials as assigned.

*  Provide services to students as assigned.

*  Provide for individual differences.

*  Assist students in completing assignments.

*  Assist students in moving about the building.

*  Demonstrate knowledge in working with disabled population.

*  Use time effectively.

*  Communicate effectively with students.

*  Communicate effectively with staff.

 

Classroom Management:

*  Assist to organizing classroom to promote learning.

*  Demonstrate knowledge in working with students with behavior problems.

*  Follow classroom management procedures as set by teacher.

 

Interpersonal Relationships:

*  Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with students.

*  Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding for students.

*  Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff.

*  Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents.

 

Professional Responsibilities:

*  Participate in professional growth activities.

*  Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm toward work.

*  Follow the polices and procedures of the school district.

*  Follow guidelines developed by the teacher.

*  Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.