Specialized Classroom Assistant

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 exceptions to this particular qualification: Those hired before January 1, 1999 Those with certification as a TA in another state, Those with an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree and who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the Teacher Assistant program standards. The district decides 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, Obtain an Associate's or higher degree.

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Specialized Classroom

Job Description: Function as a paraprofessional performs tasks established in individualized education plans to improve socially significant behaviors supporting interdependent student-centered classrooms promoting discourse and collaboration under supervision of classroom teacher and building principal/special education director.

Essential Responsibilities

• Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities, as appropriate
• Facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• Communicates with students' parents via communication log
• Maintains student notebook in 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.