Administrative Skills, Driver's License, Faculty Administration, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Medication Administration, Nursing, Prescription Drugs, Special Education, Staff Training, Training/Teaching
Description
JOB TITLE: Classroom Paraprofessional
CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff
JOB OBJECTIVE: Provide support and assistance to certified regular and/or special education teaching staff through working with regular and special education students in classroom and non-classroom settings.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Provide emotional, academic, and physical support to regular and special education students in all activities throughout the school day
- As directed by the certified teacher, assist students individually or in groups with academic projects and activities
- Assist students in needed physical and emotional tasks such as personal hygiene, feeding, transitioning among rooms, cleaning, etc.
- Administer prescription medications and supplies under the direction of the District Nurse
- Develop trusting relationships with students to foster a maximum learning and positive school experience
- Accompany and supervise students as necessary throughout the building, and at recess, lunch, and off-site field trips
- Provide feedback to the teacher on student progress and challenges
- Complete simple errands within the building for students and teachers
- Participate in lesson plan development and preparation for classroom activities as requested by the teacher
- Communicate with other teachers/administrators/ support staff/parents as appropriate and requested by the assigned teacher
- Serve as a positive adult role model during interactions with students
- Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions with students and adults
- Additional duties as deemed appropriate at the sole discretion of district leadership
Must hold a valid Wisconsin Drivers License
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 3122 throughout his/her employment in the District.
This position description is illustrative and does not necessarily specify all tasks and duties of this position. The District reserves the right to change this position description as needed.
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Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators