Paraprofessional Job Description

The job description listed below is for the role of the Paraprofessional to follow.  These are main points as such details can be added or deleted and are likely to  be modified as needed.  

If you are interested in being part of an organization whose mission is a commitment to improving the quality of life and education fir students developmental disabilities then The Learning Spectrum is for you! We are looking for qualified, motivated, energetic and creative professionals to work with students as they work towards social and educational goals.

Employees will provide Intervention services for students in the classroom.

This position is full-time for 10 months of the school year with the option of summer camp.

In fulfilling these responsibilities, this individual will model behavior that supports  TLS mission of “to serve, with excellence, children with autism and related  special needs, in their natural environment. To educate the whole child through a  multi-disciplinary approach that meets each child’s individual needs and  facilitates the highest level of success”. 

The paraprofessional is expected to: 

  • Assists students 1:1 and/or in small groups 
  • Maintains a classroom environment which is conducive to learning and  free of health and safety hazards 
  • Implements the lessons and activities provided by the lead teacher
  • Interacts and communicates with lead teachers and therapists and other  staff working with classroom students
  • Assists with data recording, written records and reports as required on, but  not limited to:
    • student attendance
    • assessments
    • program objectives
    • progress data for regular evaluations and for revision of Individual  Educational Plans
  • Participates in and/or provides staff training programs
  • reads professional  literature and attends seminars, academic classes or workshops to enhance professional knowledge and skills in areas such as, but not  limited to:
    • behavior modification
    • systematic training
    • counseling
    • normalization
    • instruction and/or curriculum development
    • attends and  participates in staff meetings to obtain and provide information
  • Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as:
    • snack time
    • toileting
    • clothing routines
  • Serves as the chief source of information and take on as lead teacher when the lead teacher is out of the classroom
  • Maintains educator aid permit or other licensure and/or requirements up to date 

Completes a background check upon hire and when expired ∙ Performs other related duties as assigned 

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent 

∙ This position requires the ability to lift materials as well as children,  bending or standing for extended periods of time as necessary, sitting on  small chairs and the floor at times 

Pay: $16-$18 an hour

Job Type:

Full-time during the school year months

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance (employee only)
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • 401 k
  • 401 k (matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Aflac
  • Flexible Spending Account