Collaborates with all professionals including teachers, counselor, speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, and physical therapist. Job Function and Responsibilities: Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of teachers.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Birmingham, AL
Description
Position Title: High School Paraprofessional
Candidate Qualification
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school diploma
Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others
Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
Position Summary: To assist the teacher in achieving identified instructional goals
Job Function and Responsibilities:
Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of teachers
Assists in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and related data collection
Assists with accommodation of learning environment and materials
Assists with implementation of behavior management plans including data collection
Provides personal care assistance
Collaborates with all professionals including teachers, counselor, speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, and physical therapist
Assists classroom teachers with maintaining student records
Supports students with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
Assists with extra duties related to the supervision of students - lunch periods, assemblies, field trips, etc.
Guides independent study, practice work, and corrective instruction directed by the teacher collecting appropriate data throughout the process
Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom use
Assists with individual and small group remediation and instructional support
Maintains confidentiality of student information
Key Skills:
Have the ability to work cooperatively with others
Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others