GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude the other duties if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned.
- Undertakes specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.
- Maintains various records and files.
- Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher.
- Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
- Assists with large group activities.
- Escorts students to special classes and therapy.
- Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
- Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.
- Assists students with mobility needs; assist with loading and unloading buses.
- Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene and wash-up routines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years college experience OR successfully completed Parapro Assessment is required at some schools. Individuals who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered at some locations; applicants must satisfy employment eligibility requirements for Title I schools. Experience working with children is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of special education population; ability to maintain files and information; ability to deal effectively with special education students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland - Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393.
For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502