Sub Paraprofessional

Mightyworks       |    Location:OH       |    Country:United States Of America

<p>Substitute Paraprofessional Job Description<br /> An ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students. Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.<br /> Key Responsibilities<br /> &bull; Assist the teacher with classroom instructional tasks as assigned, including reading and listening to students, and reviewing their work<br /> &bull; Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher<br /> &bull; Observe student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly with the teacher<br /> &bull; Aid students with the use of specialized equipment<br /> &bull; Support the teacher with clerical work, record keeping, and preparation of instructional materials, preparation of displays and bulletin boards, and other non&ndash;instructional tasks as assigned<br /> &bull; Maintain the orderly arrangement of materials and equipment within the classroom<br /> &bull; Assist the teacher and students with cleanup from activities<br /> &bull; Accompany and assist the teacher in supervision on approved instructional field trips<br /> &bull; Assist students with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school<br /> &bull; Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans<br /> &bull; Help students with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities as needed<br /> &bull; Assist the teacher in handling interruptions and emergencies<br /> &bull; Communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of students<br /> &bull; Maintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities<br /> &bull; Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines<br /> &bull; Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the teacher or Principal, in accordance with school/state policies and practices</p>