Paraprofessional SPED Program (MS)

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the building administrator, this position works closely with one or several pupils with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical assistance and emotional support they need to gain full benefits from the district's special education program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Knowledge Basic curriculum expectations and IEP goals and objectives
Basic teaching strategies
Skills Basic computer applications
Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities and the need for alternative instructional strategies to meet their needs
Basic reading and computation skill
Abilities Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Assists student(s) in physical tasks and to reinforce instructional content
Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and other self-help or classroom needs and accompanies the student(s) requiring supervision outside the classroom as necessary.
Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teaching staff, under the direction of the special education teacher
Establishes an appropriate supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining a dialogue with the teaching staff providing information/data regarding student progress and performance.
Operates and cares for a variety of equipment used in conjunction with the instructional program.
Assists with maintaining an appropriate classroom environment to include assisting the teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Assists with the reasonable supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and instructional activities and any other school-wide needs.
Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the Special Education teacher.
Assists with the collection and distribution of instruction material and with record keeping and student documentation.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.