Special Education Paraprofessional (General Education Curriculum)

Job Summary To provide a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Essential Duties Complies with assignment and extracurricular duties outlined by the teacher/principal.

Complies with all School Board Policies and state laws relative to special education or general education classroom operations (i.e. confidentiality). Assists the teacher in implementing daily and long-range lesson plans, Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) services and other instructional related assignments. Assists the teacher in preparation of classroom materials and acquires resources within the school as needed for students. Assists the teacher in the providing for the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students, (i.e. life skills, self-help skills, organizational skills). Assist students with daily life activities as needed Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.

Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must be a high school graduate and demonstrated an aptitude for the working with children/students with disabilities. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

The Special Education Paraprofessional will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, teacher or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. " />