Job Description Francis Howell School District Paraprofessional - Special Education Purpose Statement The job of Paraprofessional - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of assisting the teacher in the classroom with implementation of the daily curriculum and caring for the children and their needs; performing a variety of classroom, general and clerical duties related to assisting a student with special needs; and enhancing the effectiveness of learning opportunities for students with disability impairments and physical demands, under the direction of a certified teacher. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: interpreting and following pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods, procedures, functions and limitation of assigned duties; writing observations and documenting student behavior; business telephone etiquette; office practices and procedures; and communicating effectively orally and in writing with children and adults; SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.