PCAParaprofessional I

About the Employer

Qualifications

Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; Completion of a teacher assistant pre-employment training program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification: Those hired before January 1, 1999 Those with certification as a TA in another state, Those with an Associates degree or Bachelors degree and who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district’s decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
• Successfully pass the parapro assessment.
• Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education or
• Obtain an Associates or higher degree.

Function

Follows established individual educational plans to improve socially significant behaviors under the supervision of the teacher and building principal/special education director.

Essential Responsibilities

• Incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of on-going activities, as appropriate
• Facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• Communicates with students’ parents via communication log
• Maintains a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintains student-specific materials and reinforcers
• Schedules activities as directed
• Reviews progress on IEP goals
• Participates in writing students’ progress reports
• Updates students’ guidelines
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• May need assistance with toileting and lifting
• Student may have behavior issues, medical conditions, work completion, elopement risks, aggression, and need de-escalation.
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Helps facilitate communication and social emotional skills.
• Other duties as assigned.