Highly Qualified Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Deliver interventions to students based on the instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and / or the General Education Teacher. Interventions may include support in the form of small group and / or individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, or other techniques, as guided by the teacher.
• Report back to the Title I Teacher and / or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions conducted by keeping daily student outcome reports
• Administer assessments and screeners that will contribute to the teachers' decisions in regards to :
• Determining eligibility for entry into Title I program
• Creating appropriate interventions
• Progress-monitoring
• Exiting students from the Title I program
• May attend parent / teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics.
• Maintain student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress. Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Maintain activity logs and time and effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirements
• Maintain constant communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I students
• May serve as an active member of teams such as RTI team, data team, PBS team, school improvement team, etc.
• Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan; assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Complete at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or

The State Board of Education approved the following formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge :

While no longer available, the following assessments would also provide qualification :

WorkKeys®-Required Scores :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS