TITLE: Paraprofessional Level II

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma (Minimum)

REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, TLEC Administration

JOB GOAL: This position is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing specialized instruction to individuals or small
groups of students with functional and/or behavior challenges.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to implement de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of and ability to implement behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skill or ability to learn the delivery and use of online learning programs as needed per school assignment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior interventions to students.
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development
• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.
• Monitors, observes, and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Provide instructional support in the area of independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Support the implementation of necessary visual supports and modifications to the instructional environment to facilitate student engagement in all settings.
• Supports/assists students that are medically fragile or have moderate to significant physical needs.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP), as needed.
• Directs student group activities as assigned.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
• Follows cooperative and assigned district policies and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Term of Employment: 9 month
Salary Range: Salary and work year to be determined by the TLEC board.