QUALIFICATIONS:Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, orSixty college credits from an accredited institution, orA minimum score of 332 on the Para Pathways reading and writing exam and a minimum score of 334 on Para Pathways mathematics examHas strong communication skills; writing and speaking in EnglishHas strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignmentHas experience working with children in varied settings; preferredHas working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferredHas knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferredHas knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferredMust be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workdayGoal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environmentsEnsure student confidentialityUtilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialistCollaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the studentsWork with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programsWork with students in variety of content areas, which may include math, science, English, social studies, as well as any electiveIn an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP's, may also work with regular education studentsAssist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress, which may include assessing, data collection and computer work.