**Paraprofessional

　　**REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher

　　**MAJOR FUNCTION: Assists the teacher in implementing the identified services to meet the students individualized needs

　　REQUIREMENTS: **

　　Education level 2 yrs. of college (60 credit hours), Associates Degree or High School Diploma with taking ParaPRO and passing with score of at least 460 per the Indiana Dept. of Ed within 3 weeks of employment.Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, uses a two-person lift, or other appropriate techniques or equipment when lifting students or heavier objectsDemonstrate ability to follow directionsCollaboratively assist in implementing a students individual educational plan under the direction of the supervising teacherDemonstrate ability to be flexible when working in the educational environmentsMust be able to read and speak EnglishRegular attendance and punctuality required**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Follow school district calendar and hours per day as assigned. All other working terms and conditions of employment are established by the Board of Managers.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Perform all duties of the paraprofessional functions as required by the NISEC including: **

　　Implement instructional activities as developed by the teacherFollow the established classroom management systemMaintain records and data as directed by the teacherSupervise students - bus monitoring, lunchroom, playground, etc.Assist students with feeding, personal and hygiene careFollow therapy plans under the direction of the therapists and teacherAdapt to changing needs of studentsMaintain confidentiality of ALL student informationAble to assist students with academic activities as assignedRegular attendance is needed to provide consistency for the studentsFollow all medical and health care plans and emergency procedures for studentsPerform such other tasks as may be assigned by the supervising teacherWorks with all students assigned (even if assigned as 1-to-1 para may be assigned other students to work with)Perform all other essential functions as described on chart called Essential Paraprofessional Job Functions and all duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrationEVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of theBoard of Managers policy on evaluation of confidential personnel.