Job Description:
Position Summary
 
The job of an Individual Aide/ Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel
 
Assessment                                                                                                                 

• Assists teacher in maintaining an objective, ongoing assessment of learner progress
• Assists in assessing student progress with behavior management system

 
Management

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• Implements established behavior management system
• Assists in maintaining routine classroom procedures and preparation of materials as assigned
• Assists with student supervision and/or feeding including snacks and reinforcements
• Assists in student movement (including lifting) and maintains a knowledge of the proper technique for each student within assigned group
• Assists in maintaining safety and general welfare of assigned students
• Where necessary, assists in toileting and bathroom supervision
• Maintains confidentiality of student performances and records as prescribed by State and Federal law and ACES policy and procedures
• Charts and maintains student progress via collection of behavioral, vocational, and educational data
• Keeps current all required forms and documents

 
Communication

• Cooperates with all ACES personnel and consultants who provide input or services to students
• Communicates effectively with students and colleagues
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.

 
Knowledge

• Maintains a current knowledge of each student’s special circumstances and needs as appropriate to the activity
• Maintains current knowledge of first aid procedures
• Knowledge and ability to safely support students’ physical needs such as lifting, repositioning, feeding, and toileting
• Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of self, staff, and students by participating and maintaining approved physical and psychological management techniques
• Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities