SPED Paraprofessional IA (49429)
Pay Range: $55,001 to $78,625
Basic Function: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to
individuals or small groups of students in an assigned educational program; assist children with meeting the goals and
objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and
report student progress regarding educational performance; perform a variety of clerical and supportive duties related to
classroom activities and classroom management.
This position may be used as a step towards further professional development opportunities as an Instructional Support
Specialist and/or certificated position.
Representative Duties: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This
position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with
this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students (In K-8) In assigned classrooms and pull-out
groups; assist students with disabilities to meet the goals and objectives included in their IEP.
• Read IEP goals to support instruction to maximize student progress when trained by appropriate staff.
• Communicate with teachers and/or parents as may be required to assist in evaluating progress and/or
implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement class wide and individual behavior strategies to effectively maintain a safe learning environment
when trained by appropriate staff, when needed.
• Communicate professionally with other staff and parents, both written and verbal, to provide seamless and
transparent communication between all parties.
• Implement, under direction of teacher, lesson plans; assist individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing
instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments for the
purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals
and grade level standards.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring, motivating and training students with disabilities; observe and manage
behavior
• Of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior;
follow
• the behavior intervention plan.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, scoring
papers
• and recording grades; assist in keeping attendance; prepare and maintain student files as assigned.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio-visual equipment, and
• Distributing and collecting papers, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning programs and
materials
• to meet student needs.
• Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and assignments to comply with established test criteria and
• provide a reliable testing environment; rephrase materials and explain instructions and words.
• Assist students in developing self-help, social and communication skills as assigned.
• Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies, and follow established procedures when there is
• reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions or potential suicide.
• Assist in carrying out positive reinforcement procedures and reactive strategies identified in a behavior support
plan, such as prompting student to switch to functionally equivalent replacement behavior and debriefing
during the school day.
• Assist with the supervision of students in and outside the classroom, recess and other playground activities and
accompany students on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintain discipline and reinforcing
learning situations.
• Maintain basic knowledge of computers including Google Suite.
• Direct group activities of students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Adhere to site and department codes of conduct.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, attend various in-service meetings to acquire and/or
convey information relative to job functions to support, and maintain an effective educational environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.