Special Education Paraprofessional

**Job Description** **Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:\*** - Assists IEP Team in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. - Implements academic instruction designed by a teacher for individuals or small groups. - Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions. - Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.). - Monitors special education students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. - Communicates with and works with surrounding school districts to retrieve and provide Special Education documents. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:** - Ability to connect with students to motivate them in a positive manner. - Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision. - Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills. - Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality. **Education and Experience:** - High school diploma or the equivalent required, **and** - Two years of college [60 units], **or** - A.A. Degree [or higher] **or** - ETS Parapro Assessment passing score. - Paraprofessional experience preferred.