EI Paraprofessional

The job of Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma

• Must acquire status as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional

• Participation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainings

• Experience with children

• Flexible and reliable

• Ability to work effectively and regularly with a computer

• Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to function under the direction of the teacher

• Possess good judgment

• Ability to establish rapport with students

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff

• Reliable means of transportation