Special Education Para-Educator

The special education paraprofessional, under general supervision, provides assistance to a classroom
teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a
classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and
behavior management as well as instruction. The special education paraprofessional performs related
duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:
? Must have either ParaPro Certificate or Associate's Degree
? One Year of relevant experience preferred
? Ability to work in a nontraditional classroom setting
? Ability to observe and collect data on students
? Positive attitude and a willingness to support the district initiatives
? Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty,
and the public
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Carries to completion in a timely manner, instructional and supportive activities as
assigned by the supervising teacher
? Work with special education students may include lifting, feeding, and other services

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with
hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able
to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary based on the Agreement between the Winchendon School Committee and the Winchendon
Support Personnel Association.