Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing); Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior; Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management; Assists with group educational activities that include students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs; Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation; Maintains classroom (whiteboards, etc.); Manages students (including those on IEPs); Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs; Participates in professional activities and meetings; Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations; Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities; Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials; Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips; Supports instruction for individual students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher; Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications; Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule; May transport students in District vehicles, when requested; Performs other related duties as required. A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Meet ONE of the following four options: 1) Completed 60 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or 2) Obtained an associate's degree (or higher) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or 3) Met a formal State assessment by ONE of the following means: passed the ETS Para Pro assessment (460 or higher) or passed the applicable ACT Work Keys assessments (Applied Mathematics-4, Reading for Information-4, Writing/Business Writing-3, AND Acceptable on the Instructional Support Inventory which requires observation of an applicant in a classroom setting) or 4) Met State paraprofessional approval PLUS 300 Professional Training Points (PTPs) or passed a rigorous local academic assessment that conforms to federal guidelines.